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Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks an On Duty Provider - PMHNP (CCCA) for a part-time role. The NP will deliver inpatient psychiatric and psychosocial care for children and adolescents, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.
The position emphasizes training across the state and collaboration with other agencies to strengthen Virginia's mental health system for youth. Recruitment notes include veteran and bilingual considerations.
Title: On Duty Provider - PMHNP (CCCA) Part Time
State Role Title: RN III/Nurse Prct II
Hiring Range: Pay Rate is $99 per hour (Non-Autonomous) and $104 per hour (Autonomous)
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Comm Ctr for Child & Adoles
Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/ccca/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
The Nurse Practitioner provides a full array of high-quality, individualized acute psychiatric and psychosocial inpatient services that, in partnership with the services of other providers, help improve the lives of Virginia’s children most in need of intensive services and their families. To participate in building statewide capacity in behavioral healthcare services by providing training opportunities for mental health and human service providers and students in partnership with colleges, universities, and community agencies throughout central and western Virginia. To provide, in partnership with other mental health and child-serving agencies and providers, guidance and expertise that informs the continuing development of Virginia’s system of mental health care for children and adolescents.
A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code §37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending “barrier” charges.
DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits, and continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination programs to staff, residents/clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS, to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (540)332-8056 for assistance.
DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
Name: John Lee
Phone: 540-290-7795
Email: john.lee@dbhds.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.