APP ( NP or PA) - Specialty Practice - Psychiatry
Listed compensation
$108k-$173k
The week · per this posting · Friday – Sunday3-day weekWeekdays only
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Job Description
Employment Status: Full time
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Facility
- 2900 Lamb Cir - Christiansburg
- R147396 APP ( NP or PA) - Specialty Practice - Psychiatry (Open)
How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare
Full time APP opportunity at Carilion Clinic St. Albans Hospital. PMHNP preferred but will also consider FNPs and PAs. Three 12 hour shifts, 7a-7p Fri/Sat Sun shifts.
St. Albans is a mental health unit within the hospital that is committed to meeting the behavioral and mental health need of our patients. It consists of 36 bed inpatient unit with thriving outpatient practice. The Nurse Practitioner will report to the Section Chief and will be part of a behavioral health team.
- Advanced Practice Provider – Inpatient Behavioral Health
- Carilion Clinic | St. Albans Hospital
- Build a rewarding career in behavioral health while enjoying a three-day workweek with Carilion Clinic.
Carilion Clinic is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the behavioral health team at Carilion St. Albans Hospital. A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is preferred; however, qualified Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) with an interest or experience in behavioral health are encouraged to apply.
Schedule
This position offers a consistent schedule of three 12-hour shifts, 7:00 a. m.–7:00 p. m., Friday through Sunday, providing four days off each week.
Your Opportunity
St. Albans is dedicated to meeting the behavioral and mental health needs of patients in a supportive, team-based environment. The program includes a 36-bed inpatient behavioral health unit as well as a thriving outpatient practice, providing a strong continuum of psychiatric care.
As an APP, you will work as an integral member of a collaborative behavioral health team and report to the Section Chief. You will have the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with patients, contribute to individualized treatment plans, and work alongside experienced behavioral health professionals committed to improving patients' quality of life.
This is an excellent opportunity for an APP who is passionate about behavioral health and values meaningful clinical work, a collaborative team, and a predictable three-day schedule.
Join Carilion Clinic and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families navigating mental health challenges.
What We Require
- Education: Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Experience: 0
Licensure/Certification: Current state Licensed Nurse Practitioner (LNP), DEA license and Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required. AHA BLS-HCP certification required. Advanced Life Support certification preferred. Eligible for prescriptive authority in accordance with State regulations and as authorized by the Virginia Boards of Nursing and Medicine.
Other: Able to work collaboratively with physicians and other health care providers, good written and oral communication skills. Computer literacy required for automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.
Compensation Range
$107,993.60 - $172,785.60
Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.
Recruiter
KARYN FARRELL
Recruiter Email
kbfarrell@carilionclinic.org
Recruiter Phone Number
+1 (540) 4004081
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.
Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace.
For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a. m. to 4:30 p. m., Monday through Friday.
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- Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic
Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.
When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
- Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
- Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
- Discounts on childcare
- Continued education and training
Key Responsibilities
The Advanced Practice Provider will work as an integral member of a collaborative behavioral health team at an inpatient unit and outpatient practice. Responsibilities include developing meaningful relationships with patients and contributing to individualized treatment plans.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and hold current state licensure as an LNP, RN, and DEA license. AHA BLS-HCP certification is required, and experience or interest in behavioral health is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates APP ( NP or PA) - Specialty Practice - Psychiatry at Carilion Clinic a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 14,090 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Carilion Clinic ranks #7 of 21 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 105 active listings.
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 56% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $139k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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