Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Autonomous Licensed) - UVA Health Virtual Primary Care Clinic On Demand at University of Virginia | PMHNP Hiring | PMHNP Hiring
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Autonomous Licensed) - UVA Health Virtual Primary Care Clinic On Demand at University of Virginia
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Autonomous Licensed) - UVA Health Virtual Primary Care Clinic On Demand
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UVA Health is seeking an Autonomous Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join the Virtual Primary Care On Demand Clinic as an integrated member of the virtual primary care team. Full time position with 2-3 years of experience is required.
Responsible for providing Advanced Practice Provider (APP) services, including comprehensive assessment and management of patients ages 5 and older. This fast-paced role utilizes targeted, evidence-based interventions to address the behavioral health needs of a rapid-access primary care population.
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will work as a member of the primary care team, providing consultation-based behavioral health services to patients in collaboration with their UVA Health primary care providers.
UVA Health seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join the Virtual Care Clinic as an integrated member of the virtual primary care team.
This is a fast-paced psychiatric care role focused on rapid access and bridging the gap in psychiatric services for patients across Virginia who lack an established primary care or behavioral health provider. The Psychiatric NP provides comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and medication management as a core member of the virtual care team, with the potential to serve as a psychiatric consultant for Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) programs at UVA Health primary care sites. Full-time position; autonomous licensure and 2–3 years of Psychiatric NP experience required.
About This Position
This position is based in the Virtual Care Clinic, a new UVA Health initiative providing rapid-access primary care to patients across Virginia who do not have an established primary care provider. The clinic is staffed by a team of Primary Care APPs rotating to provide seven-day coverage, alongside a Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) who provides integrated psychotherapy services. The Psychiatric NP functions as an integrated member of this team, providing same-day and scheduled virtual psychiatric care for patients ages 5 and older, with primary referrals generated by VCC primary care APPs and other UVA Health providers.
About University of Virginia
University of Virginia is hiring for this PMHNP position. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in addressing the growing demand for mental health services across the United States. This employer is actively seeking qualified candidates to join their team.
The VCC model prioritizes rapid access, population health impact, and team-based care. Success requires comfort with consultation-focused psychiatric care and brief episodes of care, close collaboration with primary care providers, and alignment with an integrated care approach. As the VCC and UPG behavioral health programs grow, this role may expand to include a formal psychiatric consultation function within Collaborative Care programs at primary care sites that do not have a Psych APP on-site, providing a pathway to scale psychiatric expertise across the UVA Health network.
Virtual Delivery Requirements
•Must reside in Virginia and deliver all care from within the Commonwealth
•Reliable high-speed internet required for video-based patient care
•Computer equipment will be provided
•Private, confidential workspace suitable for clinical telehealth
Schedule
•32 patient-facing hours per week plus 8 hours of administrative time (total 40 hours)
•Schedule will include weekend and/or evening coverage as part of the rotation to support seven-day clinic operations
•Flexibility is essential to success in this role
Virtual Team Integration
•Maintains virtual availability to the primary care team during clinic hours through team communication platforms
•Available for curbside psychiatric consultation (brief provider-to-provider interaction via chat or phone) to VCC primary care APPs and the Behavioral Health Consultant
•Collaborates with the BHC to ensure appropriate stepped care and warm handoff coordination between psychotherapy and psychiatric services
•Delivers all patient care via HIPAA-compliant video telehealth platform
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
•Works in conjunction with the medical director, administrative management, nursing and other interprofessional team members to facilitate patient care and management throughout the health care system.
•Exercises independent judgment in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of medical processes and procedures commensurate with training and experience, as credentialed by UVA Health System.
•Performs and documents comprehensive health histories and physical assessments and appropriate emergency therapy as needed.
•Formulates diagnoses, identifies problems and health risk profiles, documents and clearly communicates with other members of the health care team.
•Performs, orders, and interprets diagnostic studies, such as x-rays and laboratory tests, in consultation with peers and colleagues.
•Performs procedures within scope of practice and UVA Health System credentialing and privileges.
•Orders medications, treatments and therapies in accordance with Virginia Prescriptive regulations.
•Requests consultation and initiates referrals to other health care providers, including specialists when and if needed.
•Evaluates and analyzes patient responses to the disease process and/or therapeutic, diagnostic interventions.
•Provides information, education and support to patients/families regarding disease processes and treatment plans (diagnostic procedures, medications and treatments), thus facilitating communication between patients/families and the health care team.
•Participates in on-call responsibilities as appropriate and as determined by department or unit.
•Manages patients in accordance with established UVA Medical Center and UVA UPG policies and procedures.
•Reports births, deaths, outbreaks of communicable diseases and other information critical to the patient's and/or the public's health as required by legal or governmental authorities, in a timely manner.
•Meets quality standards as determined by the Medical Director and/or UVA Health System.
•May serve on select committees as needed.
•Participates in group, peer and other review activities as requested.
•Prepares and attends to all reports, claims, and correspondence necessary or appropriate to the performance of professional services.
•Promotes the professional practice of the advanced practice group by serving as a clinical resource to nursing, medical and allied health care practitioners.
•Follows policies and procedures, including those of UPG, UVA Medical Center, CMS and other contracted payers with which the entity may contract.
•Accurately assigns Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) codes.
•Updates practice through continuing education by attending conferences, rounds, reports, lectures, journal clubs and regional/national professional conferences.
•Seeks professional development and growth opportunities that enhance professional practice through formal and informal activities including developing and presenting educational programs.
•Performs other duties as assigned that are commensurate with professional service normally and customarily provided by a licensed independent provider.
Minimum Requirements
Education Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master's degree.
Experience Autonomously licensed with 2–3 years of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner experience required.
Licensure Active, autonomous license to practice as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Applicants with active licensure in another state must obtain Virginia licensure prior to start. Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of UVA Health System, the Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Preferred Qualifications
•Experience in integrated care, collaborative care, or primary care behavioral health settings
•Comfort with high-volume, brief-contact psychiatric care and a consultation-oriented practice model
•Familiarity with the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) or prior experience as a psychiatric consultant to a primary care team
•Lifespan clinical experience (this role serves patients ages 5 and older)
•Proficiency with EHRs and integrated clinical documentation
•Comfort with telehealth technology and virtual patient engagement
Physical Demands
Job requires sitting for prolonged periods. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull less than 20 lbs.
Note: This virtual position primarily involves video-based patient care delivered from a home office environment. Physical exposure to radiation, radioactive materials, and blood/body fluids is not anticipated in this role.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
