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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Community Alliance
Norfolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/8/2026
Position Overview

Community Alliance
is seeking a compassionate and experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our 23-hour crisis stabilization program. This role is critical in providing timely psychiatric assessments and clinical decision-making for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises. The ideal candidate is clinically strong, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced crisis environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for clients presenting in mental health crisis
  • Evaluate mental status, risk level, and immediate treatment needs
  • Diagnose psychiatric conditions in accordance with DSM criteria
  • Develop and document treatment recommendations and disposition plans
  • Determine appropriateness for admission, discharge, or higher levels of care
  • Collaborate closely with crisis clinicians, nurses, case managers, and program leadership
  • Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications when clinically appropriate
  • Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record
  • Participate in interdisciplinary care coordination to support client stabilization
  • Maintain compliance with all state, federal, and organizational regulations


Required Qualifications

  • Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
  • Active and unrestricted state licensure
  • Experience conducting psychiatric assessments in crisis, emergency, inpatient, or acute settings
  • Strong clinical judgment and risk assessment skills
  • Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in crisis stabilization units, emergency departments, or mobile crisis programs
  • Familiarity with 23-hour crisis, Residential Crisis Stabilization, and Community Stabilization.
  • Experience working with diverse and high-acuity populations


Schedule & Availability

  • Full-time position
  • Must be flexible and available to work weekends
  • May include rotating shifts based on program needs

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