Consult-Liaison PMHNP: Hospital & Bridge Care

Firsthand; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Vacation time (120–160 hours/yr)

Health, dental, vision, wellness

Job summary

firsthand seeks a Consultation-Liaison Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide same-day psychiatric consultations in a hospital setting and to bridge outpatient care with continuity across the patient journey. You will join a team that values lived experience, evidence-based practice, and collaborative care with psychiatrists and hospital staff.

The role emphasizes rapid assessment, crisis management, and ongoing treatment planning for medically complex patients, with a focus on continuity of

Qualifications

• PMHNP-BC certification is required.
• Active Virginia APRN license with autonomous practice preferred.
• DEA registration with ability to prescribe controlled substances is required.
• Active Medicare enrollment via PECOS and Virginia DMAS enrollment preferred.
• Current CAQH ProView profile is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct same-day psychiatric consultations for ED, medical, and surgical teams.
• Collaborate with hospital teams to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Perform rapid assessment, crisis intervention, and stabilization for psychiatric crises.
• Escalate to collaborating psychiatrist for complex management and referrals.
• Provide outpatient stabilization, medication management, and supportive psychotherapy.
• Develop care pathways and workflows with hospital departments and the consulting psychiatrist.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Clinical assessment

Credibility

Independence

Education

PMHNP-BC

Virginia APRN license

ANCC certification

Tools

EHR systems

PECOS enrollment

Job description

firsthand seeks a Consultation-Liaison Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide same-day psychiatric consultations in a hospital setting and to bridge outpatient care with continuity across the patient journey. You will join a team that values lived experience, evidence-based practice, and collaborative care with psychiatrists and hospital staff.

The role emphasizes rapid assessment, crisis management, and ongoing treatment planning for medically complex patients, with a focus on continuity of