Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Part-Time Outpatient Role in Petersburg, VA
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Part-Time Outpatient Role in Petersburg, VA
Location: Petersburg, VA
Facility: Foundations Health-Petersburg
Part-Time | Outpatient Treatment Program (OTP)
Competitive Pay: $100.00 per hour
Foundations Health-Petersburg, part of Universal Health Services (UHS), is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our growing team. This part-time outpatient role offers a unique opportunity to work with adult patients struggling with both psychiatric conditions and substance use disorders, including opioid dependence. As a PMHNP, you will play a key role in providing psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and admission to our outpatient treatment program (OTP).
Position Overview:
The PMHNP will be responsible for:
- Conducting psychiatric evaluations and admissions for new patients entering the outpatient treatment program (OTP).
- Managing medication for patients with psychiatric and substance use disorders, including induction into Buprenorphine and Methadone treatment.
- Performing Histories & Physicals and writing orders for patient admission and medication titration.
- Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals to provide holistic care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform initial admission evaluations and ongoing psychiatric assessments for adult patients.
- Oversee the care and treatment of patients with mental health disorders and substance use disorders.
- Provide medication management, including Buprenorphine and Methadone induction.
- Work closely with our outpatient treatment program (OTP) and manage treatment protocols for patients undergoing opioid addiction recovery.
- Collaborate with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, therapists, and counselors.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) with Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification.
- Board certification as a PMHNP.
- Active Virginia state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
- Experience in psychiatric care, substance use disorders, or opioid treatment is preferred but not required.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
Work Schedule:
- Part-time with hours to increase based on census growth.
- Available for admission evaluations 5 days a week, collaborating with the rest of the team to ensure full coverage.
- Minimal on-call duties, typically for dose clarifications or new titration orders during dispensing hours (5:30 am - 11:00 am).
Why Join Foundations Health-Petersburg?
- Competitive pay of $100 per hour.
- Flexible hours with the potential for increased caseload as the clinic grows.
- Be part of an exciting start-up program with a supportive environment focused on healing, wellness, and community.
- Work in a facility dedicated to helping patients overcome mental health issues, substance use disorders, and opioid dependence.
- Collaborative team culture within a nationally recognized organization, Universal Health Services (UHS).
How to Apply:
If you're ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals struggling with psychiatric and substance use disorders, we want to hear from you! Apply now or contact us for more information.
Contact:
Will DeCuyper
In-house Provider Recruiter
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