THE DETAILS

-Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and histories

-Administer treatment plans

-Prescribe psychotropic medications and short-term therapies to treat mental health conditions

-Provide brief psychotherapeutic interventions

-Assess patients presenting in crisis, evaluate risk and develop treatment plans

-Complete required documentation of clinical services provided and maintain up to date clinical records utilizing electronic medical records

-Provide consultation with primary care providers as needed

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• 401(k) with match
• Continuing education allowance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible scheduling

THE QUALIFICATIONS

· Graduate of an accredited Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program

· Must be able to practice independently (unsupervised by physician) or must have own collaborating psychiatrist

· At least 3 years of recent medication-management experience is preferred

· At least 3 years of counseling experience is preferred

· Experience working with clients of all ages is preferred

· Active and unrestricted APN license in the State of Virginia is required

· Current, valid and unrestricted drug enforcement administration (DEA) number is required

· Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification is required

-Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required

· Proficiency in the use of current technology, including Microsoft Office products and the ability to learn and effectively use electronic medical records and other systems and equipment is required