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Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatry

ATLANTIC BEHAVIORAL SPECIALISTS LLC

place Fairfax, 22031

local_atm $53,566.72 - $64,510.46 a year

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate, clinically strong Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide high-quality psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management services across the lifespan. The ideal candidate is patient-centered, collaborative, and committed to evidence-based care in a supportive, ethical practice environment

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments
Develop, implement, and manage individualized treatment plans
Provide medication management and monitor treatment effectiveness
Order, review, and interpret relevant labs and diagnostic tests
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
Collaborate with therapists, primary care providers, and interdisciplinary teams
Provide patient education on diagnoses, medications, and treatment options
Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and organizational regulations
Participate in clinical meetings, supervision (as required), and quality initiatives

Qualifications

Valid Nurse Practitioner license with current certification to practice independently.
Demonstrated experience in diverse clinical environments such as hospitals (including Level I & II trauma centers), nursing homes, urgent care clinics, outpatient facilities, or home care settings.
Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, eClinicalWorks, Athenahealth.
Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, pharmacology (including psychopharmacology), infection control protocols, and HIPAA compliance.
Experience performing advanced procedures such as suturing, IV infusion/insertion, catheterization (including urinary catheters), tube feeding management, venipuncture/Phlebotomy.
Skilled in managing patients with complex needs including dementia/dementia care (Alzheimer’s/memory care), developmental disabilities (working with individuals with disabilities), neonatal ventilator management (NICU), pediatric care (toddler/neonatal/infant care).
Ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments such as emergency rooms or ICU units; experience in trauma or critical care is highly desirable.
Excellent communication skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and patient education across diverse populations including children and seniors. Our organization values dedicated healthcare professionals committed to delivering compassionate patient-centered care through innovative practices and continuous learning opportunities.

Qualifications

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing with Psychiatric Mental Health specialization
Active, unrestricted PMHNP license in the practicing state
DEA registration (or ability to obtain)
Board Certification as PMHNP (ANCC)
Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Comfort with telehealth platforms and electronic health records (EHR)
Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team

Preferred Experience

Experience treating children, adolescents, adults, or geriatric populations (specify as applicable)
Experience in outpatient behavioral health or integrated care settings
Familiarity with evidence-based treatment guidelines
Multistate licensure a plus

Compensation & Benefits