Crisis Psychiatric NP — PRN, Flexible Schedule (VA)

Highlands Community Services Board; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and professional growth

Flexible work schedule

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Highlands Community Services (HCS) invites applications for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Crisis Services – PRN in Abingdon, VA. This role supports a Crisis Stabilization Unit and crisis therapy program, providing psychiatric evaluations and medication management within a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include an active VA NP license with Psychiatric/Mental Health specialization and autonomous practice, plus at least 3 years in mental health settings.

Qualifications

• Current/active license as a Nurse Practitioner with the privilege to practice in the State of Virginia.
• Specialization in Psychiatric/Mental Health with autonomous practice.
• Three years of experience in mental health/psychiatric settings.
• In-patient facility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations.
• Ongoing medication management.
• Clinical oversight for withdrawal management protocols.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluation

Medication management

Clinical oversight

Education

Nurse Practitioner license (VA)

Psychiatric/Mental Health specialization

Job description

Highlands Community Services (HCS) invites applications for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Crisis Services – PRN in Abingdon, VA. This role supports a Crisis Stabilization Unit and crisis therapy program, providing psychiatric evaluations and medication management within a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include an active VA NP license with Psychiatric/Mental Health specialization and autonomous practice, plus at least 3 years in mental health settings.