Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Experienced

Vital Health & Integrative Care; Ruther Glen (VA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Health & Integrative Care in Ruther Glen, Virginia is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our outpatient clinical team. The position offers a hybrid schedule with 1–2 days in the office and the remainder remote, supporting telehealth and in-person appointments.

Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, prescribing and monitoring medications, and coordinating care with therapists.

Qualifications

• PMHNP-BC certification required.
• Active Virginia NP license and prescribing authority required.
• 2+ years psychiatric clinical experience preferred.
• Experience evaluating and managing psychiatric medications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations.
• Diagnose and treat mental health conditions within scope.
• Develop and manage treatment plans.
• Prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Coordinate care with therapists and other clinicians.
• Support telehealth and in-person appointments.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Organizational skills

Telehealth capability

Electronic health records

Education

PMHNP-BC certification

Virginia NP license

Tools

Tebra

Job description

Description

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Vital Health & Integrative Care | Ruther Glen, Virginia

Position Type: Full-Time, W-2
Compensation: $75–$85 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Work Arrangement: Hybrid — 1–2 days in-office, with the remaining days remote, based on patient scheduling and practice needs.

About Vital Health & Integrative Care

Vital Health & Integrative Care is an outpatient mental health practice providing psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy, and other behavioral health services. We are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality, patient-centered care.

We are seeking an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our growing clinical team in Ruther Glen, Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments.
• Diagnose and treat mental health conditions within the provider's scope of practice.
• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications in accordance with applicable laws and clinical standards.
• Evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment plans when clinically appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation in our electronic health record system.
• Complete clinical notes promptly to support continuity of care and timely insurance reimbursement.
• Coordinate care with therapists and other healthcare professionals when appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, professional standards, and practice policies.
• Communicate effectively with clinical and administrative staff.
• Participate in telehealth and in-person appointments according to the agreed schedule.

Required Qualifications

• Current PMHNP-BC certification.
• Active Virginia nurse practitioner license and applicable practice authority.
• At least 2 years of psychiatric clinical experience preferred.
• Experience conducting psychiatric evaluations and managing psychiatric medications.
• Knowledge of evidence-based psychiatric treatment practices.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with the clinical team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in outpatient psychiatry.
• Experience treating patients with a range of psychiatric conditions.
• Familiarity with behavioral health insurance documentation and medical necessity requirements.
• Experience using Tebra or a similar electronic health record system.

Hybrid Work Arrangement

This position offers a hybrid schedule, with approximately 1–2 days per week in the office and the remaining days remote, subject to patient scheduling and practice needs.

The provider must be available for in-person appointments as scheduled and comply with applicable Virginia licensure, prescribing, documentation, and telehealth requirements.

Compensation and Schedule

• Hourly Compensation: $75–$85 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
• Full-time W-2 employment.
• Monday–Friday, 9:0 AM–5:00 PM.
• Hybrid work arrangement, with 1–2 days in-office and the remaining days remote, depending on patient scheduling and practice needs.

Requirements

• Current PMHNP-BC certification.
• Active Virginia nurse practitioner license and applicable practice authority.
• At least 2 years of psychiatric clinical experience preferred.
• Experience conducting psychiatric evaluations and managing psychiatric medications.
• Experience providing outpatient mental health services.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation.Strong communication, organizational, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to provide both in-person and telehealth services.
• Commitment to timely clinical documentation and compliance with HIPAA and applicable regulations.