Behavioral Health Medical Provider - Nurse Practitioner (Full-time Night)

Documents individual’s progress in the clinical record including admission order, progress notes, and discharge orders. Oversees delivery of medication education and consent, according to established policy.

Orders laboratory tests according to standards of clinical practice. Reviews the health assessment completed by nursing staff, obtains a past and current medical history, and conducts a focused physical examination as indicated, according to established guidelines. Initiates contact with Primary Care Physicians and Emergency Room clinicians according to established guidelines.

Assesses individual's needs and guides the clinical team while managing treatment plan updates, in addition to initiating contact with Outpatient Behavioral Health Provider according to established guidelines. Reviews and utilizes all available documents from the crisis clinical team.

Provides necessary information to clinical team regarding inpatient utilization. Utilizes appropriate medication based on best practices.

Collaborate with other personnel to ensure that each treatment modality is appropriate for the individual in addition to working with outside psychiatric providers in crisis and inpatient services. Works with the community to review involuntary petitions, assess involuntary individuals, and coordinate with the legal system to follow established guidelines for Involuntary Evaluation and Treatment.

Participates in medical staff meetings including regional and quarterly meetings; participates in all required meetings; and participates in any meeting as requested by Medical Leadership.

Complete petition for emergency custody order for all individuals who require further treatment evaluation.

Complete Medication over Objection petitions, as needed.

Testify in civil commitment hearings as needed/required by the court.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

Nurse Practitioner

Unrestricted Registered Nursing license in the State of Virginia or hold multistate license

Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a master’s level certification in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP)

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) by the Virginia Joint Boards of Nursing and Medicine

Licensed by the Virginia Board of Nursing and National Certifications

Unrestricted DEA license and registered with the Virginia Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP)

Must have current DEA registration that includes Schedule III authority

The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment

Complete all credentialing requirements within the required time period, including but not limited to obtaining a National Provider Identifier (NPI), Medallion enrollment, Medicare enrollment, and any other necessary credentials as required for the role

State of Virginia Fingerprint Clearance

Must be able to pass Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (VA DBHDS) background check

Must be able to pass Virginia Department of Social Services (VA DSS) Office of Background Investigations - Central Registry Search

It would be great if you had:

Nurse Practitioner:

Dual certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Experience working in addiction treatment and recovery

Doctorate of Nursing Practice

Experience in the delivery of crisis mental health and/or delivery of family health treatment to children, adolescents, and/or adults.

Must have current DEA registration that includes Schedule III authority

What We Offer:

Full-time only:

Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity

CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families

Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)

Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)

401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)

Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays

Company‑paid parental leave available to eligible employees

All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time):

Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support

After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan

EEO Statement

Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.