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Carilion Clinic
Christiansburg, Virginia

APP- PMHNP- Inpatient Psychiatry

PsychiatryNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$108k-$173k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday3-day week

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Employment Status: Full time

Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America)

Facility

  • 2900 Lamb Cir - Christiansburg
  • R162184 APP- PMHNP- Inpatient Psychiatry (Open)

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare

  • Advanced Practice Provider- Inpatient Psychiatry
  • Carilion Clinic | St. Albans Hospital

Carilion Clinic is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join the mental health team at Carilion St. Albans Hospital.

Schedule: This position offers a schedule of day/evening shift; Monday -Friday.

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 School of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner program or an accredited Physician Assistant program required.

Experience

Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience preferred. Additional experience may be required based on specialty.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Nurse Practitioners must also hold a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia. Must be eligible for prescriptive authority in accordance with state regulations and as authorized by the Virginia Boards of Nursing and Medicine.

Life Support: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required as appropriate to the position.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of Carilion Clinic, the Virginia Board of Medicine or Nursing, and applicable certifying bodies. Must meet practice and managed care credentialing requirements and qualify for malpractice insurance coverage.

Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers. Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Proficiency with electronic medical records and standard computer systems required.

This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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 to provide psychiatric care in an inpatient setting. Responsibilities include developing meaningful relationships with patients and contributing to individualized treatment plans.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program and hold a valid license in the Commonwealth of Virginia. A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience is preferred, along with current BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentTreatment planningPatient careCollaboration

Psychiatry Career Context

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).

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.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates APP- PMHNP- Inpatient Psychiatry at Carilion Clinic a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
47%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
12%

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Work-life snapshot

6.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends

Living in Christiansburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$303k≈ 2.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,562/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Carilion Clinic

Hospitals and Health Care
Roanoke, Virginia
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Employer-funded pension plan
Paid time off
Onsite fitness studios
Continued education and training