Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Western Tidewater Community Service Board (WTCSB) provides coordinated, recovery-oriented care in mental health, intellectual disability, and substance abuse services to the citizens of Franklin and Suffolk cities and Isle of Wight and Southampton counties. WTCSB values staff, supports diversity, and promotes excellence and personal choice in consumer care.

• Perform complete initial and annual psychiatric evaluations, as well as ongoing.
• Outpatient psychiatric assessment and treatment for eligible consumers.
• Provide clinical management of urgent or semi-urgent clinical situations; consult with Medical Director or Nursing Manager as warranted.
• Comply with clinical and administrative requirements regarding consumer financial plans of care and third‑party payer requirements for reimbursement, as applicable, and regional funding related to hospital admissions and discharges.
• Document services in accordance with agency and licensure standards, in an accurate and timely manner.
• Participate in treatment planning meetings and complex case staffing; provide case consultation and collaboration with agency staff as needed.
• Provide medical support, education, staff development, and training for agency clinical and nursing staff.
• Collaborate with Emergency Services Crisis staff on interventions and hospitalizations.
• Promote recovery concepts with individuals and staff.
• Prepare written reports and/or provide oral testimony in commitment and/or other legal proceedings.
• Comply with established legislation, mandates, program standards, and all WTCSB requirements regarding patient services and documentation.

• An unrestricted license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Virginia, completion of a post‑master Nurse Practitioner Certification, and clinical experience working with severely mentally ill and seriously emotionally disturbed children, including individuals with co‑occurring illness and developmental disabilities.
• Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
• Minimum of two (2) years of assessment and treatment experience with children and adolescents.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a community behavioral health setting.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable DMV driving record at the time of employment and continuously thereafter.

• Health Insurance/Life Insurance
• Virginia Retirement System plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Vacation/Sick leave/Holiday pay
• Legal Resources
• VA529 Tuition Savings
• Critical & Accident Insurance
• Tuition discount at South University
• Aflac
• Working Advantage – shopping discount

WTCSB is an equal‑opportunity employer.