Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Provide outpatient behavioral health services within a collaborative primary care setting. Provide Advanced Practice Provider services, including assessment and management of patients within the scope of licensing, training, and credentialing. Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments for adolescents and adults. Diagnose and treat depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and other psychiatric disorders. Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based medication management and therapeutic interventions. Prescribe, adjust, and monitor psychotropic medications in accordance with Virginia regulations and clinical best practices. Provide ongoing follow-up care, symptom management, treatment monitoring, and medication education. Collaborate with primary care providers, nursing, and care management teams to support integrated patient care. Coordinate referrals to specialty behavioral health services, counseling, substance use treatment, and community resources. Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to a patient-centered, team-based care environment. Attend required onsite meetings, collaboration, and networking activities. Provide 32 patient-facing hours and 8 administrative hours per week. Requirements Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Current or eligible Virginia Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse licensure. DEA registration and prescriptive authority eligibility. Minimum of 3 years of psychiatric practice experience. Ability to practice independently and manage a diverse outpatient psychiatric patient panel. Experience with ages 5 and up. Must reside in Virginia and deliver all care from within the Commonwealth. Reliable high-speed internet required for video-based patient care. Private, confidential workspace suitable for clinical telehealth. Flexibility to provide weekend and/or evening coverage as needed. Ability to stand for prolonged periods, frequently bend/stoop and reach overhead, extensively, and repetitively. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 50–100 lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in providing outpatient behavioral health services, conducting psychiatric evaluations, and developing individualized treatment plans. Proficient in medication management and collaboration within a primary care setting while adhering to Virginia regulations. Highest-signal resume keywords Board Certification As A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Master's Or Doctoral Degree From An Accredited Nurse Practitioner Program Current Or Eligible Virginia Nurse Practitioner And Registered Nurse Licensure Minimum Of 3 Years Of Psychiatric Practice Experience DEA Registration And Prescriptive Authority Eligibility Hard Skills Psychiatric Evaluations Medication Management Treatment Planning Diagnosis And Treatment Of Psychiatric Disorders Telehealth Services Soft Skills Attention To Detail Effective Communication Ability To Work Independently Flexibility Certifications & Qualifications Board Certification As A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) DEA Registration Industry Keywords Outpatient Behavioral Health Services Integrated Patient Care Evidence-Based Practices Quality Improvement Initiatives Patient-Centered Care Tools & Technologies Electronic Medical Record Documentation Video-Based Patient Care #J-18808-Ljbffr