Licensed Nurse Practitioner

This position supports the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), a sub-acute residential program, that provides clinical and medication management services to adults experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. The Advanced Practitioner will work within a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery, wellness, and community stability. Services include performing complex advanced human support work in the care and treatment of individuals in a public health program, performing assessments and evaluations, determining diagnoses, prescribing medications, ordering and interpreting lab results, providing education and counseling, making referrals, and related work as apparent or assigned.

Work is performed under the general direction of the assigned program Manager/Director.

Deliver comprehensive psychiatric, medical, and/or other related care to individuals with behavioral health needs. Conduct service-appropriate evaluations, diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe and manage medications, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Emphasize holistic care, patient education, and strategic clinical leadership.

The essential duties and primary responsibilities below are intended to describe the general requirements of this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.?

Other duties may be assigned.

Conduct service appropriate evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans

Diagnose health conditions and prescribe medications

Monitor medication effectiveness and side effects

Provide brief medical consultation, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and supportive counseling

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and care providers

Educate patients and families on health conditions and treatment options

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records

Participate in care coordination and strategic planning across programs

Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to other staff

Other duties as assigned

• Master's of Nursing Practice (MNP) or equivalent advanced nursing degree

• 3-5 years of experience in behavioral health or related nursing

• Registered Nurse license from the Virginia Board of Nursing (required)

• Nurse Practitioner license from the Virginia Board of Nursing (required)

• National Provider Identifier (NPI)

• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• OR?an equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that demonstrates the capacity to perform the essential functions of the position, as permitted by applicable regulatory standards.

• Possession of a valid Virginia driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record in accordance with agency policy.

• American Nurses Credentialing Center - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Board Certification

• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification

• Experience in integrated care or community-based behavioral health

• Familiarity with electronic health record systems

• Knowledge of psychiatric medications, diagnostic criteria, and treatment protocols

• Skill in conducting evaluations and managing complex clinical cases

• Skill in communicating effectively with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams

• Ability to identify potential problems and implement solutions

• Ability to educate and advocate for patients

• Ability to learn and retain processes through instruction and apply them independently

• Ability to organize information and maintain accurate records

• This position serves as a lead worker, coordinating tasks and workflow for a team or unit. May provide input on…