Part-Time PMHNP: Geriatric Behavioral Health

Legacy Care; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Legacy Care’s independent medical group in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a part-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment in post-acute, long-term care and assisted living settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, autonomy within a supportive clinical environment, and evidence-informed care with careful documentation in the EMR.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited PMHNP program.
• Current, unrestricted Virginia PMHNP license and eligibility to practice in Virginia.
• Current national board certification as a PMHNP.
• Current prescriptive authority and DEA registration, as required.
• Experience in PMHNP settings such as post-acute, long-term care or geriatric care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment in post-acute, long-term care and assisted living settings.
• Conduct initial, routine and follow-up evaluations including history, symptoms and current concerns.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with care teams.
• Prescribe or adjust psychiatric medications per guidelines and patient needs.
• Monitor treatment response, adverse effects and drug interactions.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses and multidisciplinary teams.
• Document accurately in the EMR and communicate clearly with patients and families.
• Support transitions of care and continuity of psychiatric services across settings.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Risk assessment

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Education

Master’s or DNP in PMHNP

Virginia PMHNP license

National PMHNP certification

DEA registration & prescriptive authority

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Legacy Care’s independent medical group in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a part-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment in post-acute, long-term care and assisted living settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, autonomy within a supportive clinical environment, and evidence-informed care with careful documentation in the EMR.