Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Full or Part Time virtual position

Position Summary: The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMNNP) will provide outpatient psychiatric evaluation and medication management services at the Community Health Center of the New River Valley. The PMHNP will work in coordination with the clinic’s outpatient counseling services and medical providers to provide psychiatric services to adult and youth clients with behavioral health issues. This position reports to and will be supervised by the Chief Medical Officer with whom there is a Collaborative Practice Agreement established upon hire. The PMHNP will work virtually, with the option to work in-office on Fridays.

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

Minimum Required Education:

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Nursing with focus on psychiatric nursing
• Graduation from a state-certified advance practice program specializing in psychiatry/mental health

Minimum Required Experience:

• At least 1-2 years providing direct client care to persons receiving treatment for psychiatric disorders
• Ability to work with both adult and youth/child populations

Preferred Experience:

• 3 years of experience as a psychiatric provider
• Experience in telemedicine
• Familiarity with federally-qualified health care centers and their processes and procedures

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must be certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMH) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
• An unrestricted license to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in the state of Virginia
• Must have a valid DEA number and unrestricted DEA license in Virginia
• Registration with the state Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) in Virginia where direct services will be provided
• No suspension/exclusion/debarment from participation in federal health care programs (e.g. Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP)
• Maintain credentials and licensure with all major insurance companies and licensing boards with the assistance of CHCNRV credentialing staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing psychiatric services to clients during scheduled hours. Scope of services includes outpatient psychiatric evaluations and medication management services.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat adults, adolescents, and children experiencing symptoms of behavioral health disorders.
• Prescribe, recommend, or discontinue drugs and treatments to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders in accordance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement and the state’s Nurse Practice Act.
• Collaborate with counselors, social workers, or other treatment team members to coordinate client care.
• Responsible for timely and accurate completion of medical records, including assessment, treatment plan, progress notes, outcome measures, and billing entries.
• Counsel clients during appointments, as necessary.
• Design/participate in the development of individualized treatment plans, incorporating best and leading practices into treatment interventions.
• Examine or order laboratory or diagnostic tests for clients to provide information on general physical condition and mental disorders.
• Collaborate with guardians, relatives, and significant others on client’s conditions and treatment when clinically appropriate.
• Prepare and submit assessments, progress notes, reports, and summaries to entities/agencies (funders, insurance companies, etc.) as required.
• Return calls and emails promptly per clinic policy.
• Respond to client emergencies during business hours.
• Responsible for making independent decisions based on protocols developed utilizing national guidelines for treatment interventions.
• Responsible for maintaining customer relations with all agency staff and clients.
• Maintain medical records and submit at least 10% of records to the supervising CMO for biweekly review in accordance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement.
• Records all services performed for accurate billing for services provided in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, as well as payor rules and regulations.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Provides teaching and education to clinical staff, if requested.
• Follow all procedures and protocols as per clinic policy, federal and state regulations, standard practice, and in accordance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement.
• Actively participate in all agency and department education, training, and in-services to confirm understanding of new information or changes to established clinical policies and procedures

For full time employees, we offer generous benefits including 14 paid holidays and paid time off, health and dental insurance, cell phone discount, and more.

An introductory cover letter must accompany resume with three references and send to nrvclinics@gmail.com

Addresses:

To apply, send an introductory cover letter, CV and three references to nrvclinics@gmail.com.

About the area

The Community Health Center of the New River Valley is a 501c3 non-profit organization that is committed to providing affordable and high quality medical, dental, behavioral, and preventative health care services to people of all ages, regardless of ability to pay or insurance status. Our three Centers are located throughout the New River Valley and nestled along the Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia. With the mountains and river a short drive away, the area offers a family–friendly atmosphere with hiking, fishing, farmer’s markets, festivals, and other outdoor activities. In addition to outdoor activities, our area offers wonderful parks and recreation departments for children and adults in organized sports, camps, and activities.

Although quaint, there is always something to do with the family.

The community offers a variety of higher education to include, Virginia Tech, Radford University, New River Community College, and Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM). The student population adds to the culture and arts of the area to include concerts, plays, and arts shows. (https://www.artscenter.vt.edu/Online/)

The New River Valley is driving distance from Roanoke (40 min.), Charlotte (2.5 Hours), Charlottesville (2 Hours), Richmond (3 hours), and Washington D.C. (5 Hours). Our convenient location offers a chance to explore the east coast for a weekend get-away.