Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Updated 9/11/26
$60.00
– $65.00
hourly
22030, Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatry
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Location: Fairfax, VA 22030
Shift: Standard Shift
Duration: Long Term
• Diagnose and treat patients with substance use disorders, particularly opioid use disorder
• Prescribe and manage MAT medications (e.g., Suboxone)
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide ongoing behavioral health care and medication management
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care
• Completion of a state-certified Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner program
• Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or equivalent
• Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (LNP) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Valid and unrestricted DEA license in Virginia (required by date of hire)
• Experience treating patients with Opioid Use Disorder using medication-assisted treatment
• Strong background in addiction medicine and behavioral health
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Location: Fairfax, VA 22030
Shift: Standard Shift
Duration: Long Term
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with expertise in Addiction Medicine and Substance Use Disorder (SUD). This role will lead and manage the Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program, providing comprehensive care to patients with opioid use disorder using medications such as Suboxone.Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage the Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program• Diagnose and treat patients with substance use disorders, particularly opioid use disorder
• Prescribe and manage MAT medications (e.g., Suboxone)
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide ongoing behavioral health care and medication management
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care
Minimum Qualifications (Required)
• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited institution• Completion of a state-certified Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner program
• Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or equivalent
• Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (LNP) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Valid and unrestricted DEA license in Virginia (required by date of hire)
• Experience treating patients with Opioid Use Disorder using medication-assisted treatment
Preferred Qualifications
• Prior experience managing or leading a MAT program• Strong background in addiction medicine and behavioral health
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