Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

4 days ago
VirginiaFull TimePsychiatry
Practice Authority in Virginia
Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Rappahannock Area Community Services Board as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Community Mental Health in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • AND RESPONSIBILITIES Conducts psychiatric assessments by obtaining history, reviewing documentation, interviewing and observing patients and relevant other people.
  • Educates patients on their condition via conversation and possibly printed materials.
  • Obtains informed consent for psychotropic medications.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Rappahannock Area Community Services Board as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Community Mental Health.

Key Skills

Psychiatric assessmentMedication managementPsychotherapyCrisis interventionRisk assessmentElectronic health recordsClinical documentationInformed consentTreatment planningPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationMental status examinationPrior authorizationCourt testimonyClinical supervision

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice with a focus on psychiatric nursing. Required certifications include national board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Virginia.
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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Rappahannock Area Community Services Board is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Virginia.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric assessment, Medication management, Psychotherapy, Crisis intervention, Risk assessment, Electronic health records, Clinical documentation, Informed consent. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner conducts psychiatric assessments, diagnoses mental illnesses, and provides treatment through medication management and psychotherapy. They also coordinate care with other providers, maintain clinical documentation, and provide crisis intervention services as needed...

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