Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Connections Health Solutions; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

PTO 160 hours

Job summary

Connections Health Solutions in Leesburg, VA seeks a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to serve as attending clinician for youth and adults in a crisis facility. You will direct clinical services, stabilize individuals in crisis, and coordinate with community and legal systems for ongoing care.

Front End Nights: Sunday - Tuesday (7pm-7am) + 1 Saturday per month; Back End Nights: Wednesday - Friday (7pm-7am) + 1 Saturday per month.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Virginia RN and APRN licenses (or eligible multistate licensure).
• Unrestricted DEA license and Virginia PMP registration. Must complete NPI, Medallion, and Medicare enrollment during credentialing.
• Experience in crisis mental health or family health treatment for children, adolescents, and/or adults.
• Ability to pass VA DBHDS, VA DSS Central Registry, and State Fingerprint background checks.
• Compliance with company mandatory vaccination policy.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Care: Conduct psychiatric assessments, crisis interventions, differential diagnoses, risk assessments, and medication management.
• Case Management: Lead the clinical team, update treatment plans, manage discharge planning, and coordinate with outpatient and primary care providers.
• Documentation & Testing: Complete clinical records, review health assessments, and order laboratory tests.
• Legal & Compliance: Complete petitions for emergency custody and testimony in civil commitment hearings when required.

Skills

Active Virginia APRN license

DEA license

PMP registration

Crisis mental health experience

Job description

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) serves as the attending clinician for youth and adult consumers in a crisis facility. You will direct clinical services, stabilize individuals in crisis, and coordinate with the community and legal systems for ongoing care.

Front End Nights: Sunday - Tuesday (7pm-7am) + 1 Saturday per month

Back End Nights: Wednesday - Friday (7pm-7am) + 1 Saturday per month

or

Front End Days: Sunday - Tuesday (7am-7pm) + 1 Saturday per month

Back End Days: Wednesday - Friday (7am-7pm) + 1 Saturday per month

Eligible for $10,000 Commitment bonus for Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Care: Conduct psychiatric assessments, crisis interventions, differential diagnoses, risk assessments, and medication management.
• Case Management: Lead the clinical team, update treatment plans, manage discharge planning, and coordinate with outpatient and primary care providers.
• Documentation & Testing: Complete clinical records (admission/discharge orders, progress notes), review health assessments, and order laboratory tests.
• Legal & Compliance: Complete petitions for emergency custody and medication over objection; testify in civil commitment hearings when required.

Qualifications & Requirements

Must-Haves:

• Licensure: Active, unrestricted Virginia RN and APRN licenses (or eligible multistate licensure).
• Credentials: Unrestricted DEA license and Virginia PMP registration. Must complete NPI, Medallion, and Medicare enrollment during credentialing.
• Experience: Background in crisis mental health or family health treatment for children, adolescents, and/or adults.
• Clearances: Ability to pass VA DBHDS, VA DSS Central Registry, and State Fingerprint background checks.
• Policy: Compliance with company mandatory vaccination policy.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Dual certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
• Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP).
• Experience in addiction treatment and recovery.
• Current DEA registration with Schedule III authority.

What We Offer (Full-Time Benefits)

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short, and Long-Term Disability.
• Financial: HSA (with $1,000–$2,000 employer match), FSA, and a 401(k) with a company match after 6 months.
• Time Off: Generous PTO (starts at 160 hours accrued annually), 12 paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available immediately.

Connections Health Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.