Nurse Practitioner (FT, Days)

Connections Health Solutions; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 168,147 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401k company match

Generous PTO starting at 160 hours

Job summary

Connections Health Solutions in Leesburg, Virginia, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide crisis care and support for both youth and adults. This role involves direct clinical services, documentation, and collaboration with the clinical team.

The ideal candidate will hold an unrestricted RN license, complete a Nurse Practitioner program, and possess DEA registration. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plans, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted DEA license and registered with Virginia Prescription Monitoring Program.
• Complete credentialing requirements within required time period.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, and provide medical services to consumers.
• Document individual's progress in the clinical record.
• Order laboratory tests and conduct physical examinations.
• Collaborate with other personnel for appropriate treatment modalities.

Skills

Registered Nursing license in Virginia

Master's level certification in Psychiatric Mental Health

Experience in addiction treatment

Doctorate of Nursing Practice

Dual certified as Family Nurse Practitioner

Education

Completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Advancement Practice Registered Nurse certification

Job description

Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery.

Founded by emergency room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, our model is physician-led and data-driven, drawing upon more than 15 years of crisis care expertise. Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice, we’ve delivered invaluable treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals facing crises. Our commitment remains consistent, to improve access, inspire hope, and provide the right support.

***Eligible for $10,000 Commitment bonus for Full Time***

What You'll Do:

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will direct, coordinate, and provide medical/clinical services to specified consumers (both youth and adult) within the facility, including, but not limited to intervention, psychiatric evaluation and assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, engagement, family meetings, supportive psychotherapy, individual education, risk assessment, and discharge planning.

• Serves as the attending clinician to specified individuals. Completes initial psychiatric assessments, crisis interventions, family interventions, focused crisis diagnostic assessments, assessments of capacity for consent to treatment, risk assessments, individual education, progress toward treatment goals, discharge planning including medical, psychological, social, behavioral and developmental aspects of the consumer's care, treatment, and services.
• Documents individual’s progress in the clinical record including admission order, progress notes, and discharge orders. Oversees delivery of medication education and consent, according to established policy.
• Orders laboratory tests according to standards of clinical practice. Reviews the health assessment completed by nursing staff, obtains a past and current medical history, and conducts a focused physical examination as indicated, according to established guidelines. Initiates contact with Primary Care Physicians and Emergency Room clinicians according to established guidelines.
• Assesses individual's needs and guides the clinical team while managing treatment plan updates, in addition to initiating contact with Outpatient Behavioral Health Provider according to established guidelines. Reviews and utilizes all available documents from the crisis clinical team.
• Provides necessary information to clinical team regarding inpatient utilization. Utilizes appropriate medication based on best practices.
• Collaborate with other personnel to ensure that each treatment modality is appropriate for the individual in addition to working with outside psychiatric providers in crisis and inpatient services. Works with the community to review involuntary petitions, assess involuntary individuals, and coordinate with the legal system to follow established guidelines for Involuntary Evaluation and Treatment.
• Participates in medical staff meetings including regional and quarterly meetings; participates in all required meetings; and participates in any meeting as requested by Medical Leadership.
• Complete petition for emergency custody order for all individuals who require further treatment evaluation.
• Complete Medication over Objection petitions, as needed.
• Testify in civil commitment hearings as needed/required by the court.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

• Unrestricted Registered Nursing license in the State of Virginia or hold multistate license
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a master's level certification in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) by the Virginia Joint Boards of Nursing and Medicine
• Licensed by the Virginia Board of Nursing and National Certifications
• Unrestricted DEA license and registered with the Virginia Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP)
• Must have current DEA registration that includes Schedule III authority
• The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment
• Complete all credentialing requirements within the required time period, including but not limited to obtaining a National Provider Identifier (NPI), Medallion enrollment, Medicare enrollment, and any other necessary credentials as required for the role
• State of Virginia Fingerprint Clearance
• Must be able to pass Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (VA DBHDS) background check
• Must be able to pass Virginia Department of Social Services (VA DSS) Office of Background Investigations - Central Registry Search

It would be great if you had:

• Dual certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• Experience working in addiction treatment and recovery
• Doctorate of Nursing Practice
• Experience in the delivery of crisis mental health and/or delivery of family health treatment to children, adolescents, and/or adults.

What We Offer:

• Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
• Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays
• Company‑paid parental leave available to eligible employees

$168,147 - $192,000 USD

EEO Statement

Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.