Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Shenandoah Community Health - Winchester, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Winchester, VA

About the position

Shenandoah Community Health (SCH) is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for a full-time outpatient role within our expanding multi-disciplinary Behavioral Health Services Team located in Winchester, VA. This position is designed for professionals who are passionate about providing high-quality mental health care and will involve delivering therapy and psychopharmacology consultations to patients. As part of a collaborative team, you will work alongside social workers, nurses, psychologists, professional counselors, recovery coaches, and support staff to serve a diverse patient population across Jefferson, Berkeley, and Morgan Counties in West Virginia, as well as Winchester, Virginia. Currently, services are offered through both in-person appointments and telehealth, allowing for flexible patient care options. Since its inception in 1976, SCH has been committed to ensuring that patients receive comprehensive healthcare and behavioral health services. Working at SCH is not just a job; it is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals in our community. The role offers numerous advantages, including the potential for Federal or State Loan Repayment due to our HPSA score of 17, a sign-on bonus, and the chance to collaborate with a diverse group of clinicians across various specialties, including psychiatry, psychotherapy, pediatrics, family practice, internal medicine, ob/gyn, nurse midwifery, and oral health. This collaborative environment enhances continuity of care for our patients and fosters professional growth. The position is salaried with additional bonus compensation, and the benefits package includes vacation, sick leave, continuing education leaves, medical, life, and long-term disability insurances, a tax-deferred annuity, continuing education allotment, license fees, prescription authority, and DEA fees. Furthermore, professional liability coverage is provided under the Federal Tort Claims Act, and we offer assistance with interview expenses and relocation for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy and psychopharmacology consultations to patients in an outpatient setting.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of providers including social workers, nurses, psychologists, and counselors.
• Serve patients in Jefferson, Berkeley, Morgan County, WV, and Winchester, VA.
• Maintain licensure and comply with continuing education requirements.
• Document patient care and maintain accurate medical records.

Requirements

• Must be licensed or eligible for license in the state of Virginia.
• Must have and maintain a Virginia DEA.
• Must be board certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Basic computer skills are necessary.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a community health center setting.
• Familiarity with telehealth services.

Benefits

• Vacation and sick leave.
• Continuing education leaves.
• Medical, life, and long-term disability insurances.
• Tax-deferred annuity options.
• Continuing education allotment.
• Coverage for license, Rx authority, and DEA fees.
• Professional liability coverage under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
• Interview expenses and relocation assistance.