PRN Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Odyssey Behavioral Group; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 172,000; Part time

Job summary

Pasadena Villa Outpatient, part of Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare Network, seeks a PMHNP to conduct psychiatric evaluations and provide medication management on-site at our McLean program. The role emphasizes collaboration with care teams, lab coordination, and comprehensive treatment planning.

The ideal candidate holds Virginia PMHNP or FNP licensure, with 3+ years of psychiatric experience and a commitment to evidence-based, client-centered care.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in Virginia as PMHNP or Family NP; psychotherapy and diagnostic knowledge; develop and monitor master treatment plans with team.
• Strong communication with patients, families and staff; ability to educate and collaborate.
• Experience with co-occurring or substance use disorders is a plus.
• Ability to work independently with integrity and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and ensure medical necessity for clients in PHP.
• Provide on-site medication management and consultation with care teams.
• Educate patients and families to improve treatment engagement.
• Direct and collaborate with staff on clinical activities and interventions.
• Complete timely medical records and documentation to meet requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

Skills

PMHNP Experience

Communication

Co-occurring Disorders

Independence

Education

Virginia PMHNP or FNP license

3+ years psychiatric experience

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Pasadena Villa McLean OP - McLean, VA, Position Type: Per Diem, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $106.00 - $106.0Hourly, Job Category: Health Care, Schedule: 2 days/week (in person) - 4 to 5 hour shifts

Why You Will Love Working With Us!

At Pasadena Villa Outpatient, we are a dynamic, dedicated, and growing team of professionals deeply passionate about providing evidence-based and personalized clinical care for behavioral health conditions. Pasadena Villa Outpatient is a leading provider of mental health treatment services across the region. We are a part of Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare Network which offers a continuum of care within our Psychiatric Network, Eating Disorder Network, including inpatient, intensive residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient services nationwide.

Our team’s foundation is client centered care and clinical excellence through our 5-star service commitment – Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Flexibility, and Collaboration. We are committed to our team and our team is committed to our clients!

Position Summary

The position is primarily responsible for conducting psychiatric evaluations, medication consultation and collaboration with care teams as needed. The position will provide pharmacological treatment, if indicated, and request and review any needed lab work. Position collaborates with team members, care givers, external medical providers to oversee and promote the health and safety of clients throughout the treatment process.

Relationships and Contacts

Within the organization: Initiates and maintains frequent and close working relationships with staff, clients, families, facility, and peers throughout the organization.

Outside the organization: Initiates and maintains strong professional relationships with clinical providers, referral partners and vendors, as needed.

PMHNP Essential Responsibilities

• Conducts all Psychiatric Evaluations and ensures medical necessity for all individuals enrolled in the PHP.
• Provides medication management services for individuals enrolled in PHP as needed. Available on-site.
• Provides consultation, education and related information to patients and the families, if involved, to increase success of treatment and program engagement.
• Directs and collaborates with staff on clinical activities and interventions.
• Completes medical record and other documentation in a timely and accurate manner as needed to meet clinical, payer and other requirements.
• Perform other activities as requested by the Director and assume other appropriate medical responsibilities as necessary.

Qualifications: PMHNP Experience:

• Experience with mental health PHP/IOP and/or psychiatric hospital experience desired.
• Superior communication skills working with patients, family members, community stakeholders and staff.
• Experience with co-occurring disorders and/or substance use disorders a plus.
• Performs duties independently, responsibly and with a high level of integrity.

PMHNP Education:

• Licensed to practice in the State of Virginia – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner. Possesses working knowledge of psychotherapy, psychopathology, diagnostic assessment and related treatment interventions. Knowledge of evidence-based treatments and ability to individualize treatment approaches to meet each client's needs. Must be able to conceptualize and implement master treatment plan with fully developed problems, objectives and goals and monitor other clinicians to do the same. Three plus years of psychological experience.

Pasadena Villa Outpatient provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Pasadena Villa reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “At-Will.”

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