About the role
Role Overview
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) serves as the attending clinician for youth and adult consumers in a crisis facility. You will direct clinical services, stabilize individuals in crisis, and coordinate with the community and legal systems for ongoing care.
Schedule Expectations:
Front End Day: Sun - Tue 7am-7pm (every 3rd Wed)
Back End Day: Thu - Sat 7am-7pm (every 3rd Wed)
PRN/Pool: minimum 3 shifts per month
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical Care: Conduct psychiatric assessments, crisis interventions, differential diagnoses, risk assessments, and medication management.
- Case Management: Lead the clinical team, update treatment plans, manage discharge planning, and coordinate with outpatient and primary care providers.
- Documentation & Testing: Complete clinical records (admission/discharge orders, progress notes), review health assessments, and order laboratory tests.
- Legal & Compliance: Complete petitions for emergency custody and medication over objection; testify in civil commitment hearings when required.
Qualifications & Requirements
Must-Haves:
- Licensure: Active, unrestricted Virginia RN and APRN licenses (or eligible multistate licensure).
- Certification: Accredited PMHNP program completion (Master's level), plus BLS certification.
- Credentials: Unrestricted DEA license and Virginia PMP registration. Must complete NPI, Medallion, and Medicare enrollment during credentialing.
- Experience: Background in crisis mental health or family health treatment for children, adolescents, and/or adults.
- Clearances: Ability to pass VA DBHDS, VA DSS Central Registry, and State Fingerprint background checks.
- Policy: Compliance with company mandatory vaccination policy.
Nice-to-Haves:
- Dual certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
- Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP).
- Experience in addiction treatment and recovery.
- Current DEA registration with Schedule III authority.
What We Offer (Full-Time Benefits)
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short, and Long-Term Disability.
- Financial: HSA (with $1,000–$2,000 employer match), FSA, and a 401(k) with a company match after 6 months.
- Time Off: Generous PTO (starts at 160 hours accrued annually), 12 paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
- Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available immediately.
Connections Health Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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