Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Child and Adolescent

Western Tidewater Community Services Board

Suffolk, Virginia

Full-Time

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Western Tidewater Community Services Board is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in Child and Adolescent care. This role involves providing comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and medication management for children and adolescents across WTCSB programs. The ideal candidate will offer expert, compassionate care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support youth mental health in a community-based setting.

Practice Info

•Full-time position

•Provides care for children and adolescents

•Community-based setting

•Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams including therapists, case managers, and primary care providers

•Opportunities for career growth, mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration

•Encouraged to participate in program development, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing education

Responsibilities

•Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to assess mental health and substance use disorders in children and adolescents

•Diagnose psychiatric conditions using DSM-5 criteria and develop individualized treatment plans

•Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with state and federal regulations

•Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and ensure medication safety

•Provide psychoeducation to patients and families about mental health conditions and treatment options

•Support medication-assisted treatment (MAT) as appropriate

•Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care

•Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards

Benefits

•Health Insurance

•Life Insurance

•Enrollment in the Virginia Retirement System

•Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

•Paid Time Off

•Legal Resources

•Virginia 529 Tuition Savings

•Critical & Accidental Insurance

•Tuition discount - South University

•Aflac

•Working Advantage - shopping discount

Requirements

•Master's Degree with current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license specializing in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP), valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia

•Valid DEA Controlled Substance Registration

•Minimum of one (1) year of experience collaborating with individuals living with mental illness and substance use disorders

•Ability to practice autonomously in the State of Virginia

•Strong oral and written communication skills and collaborative approach with other providers

•Commitment to professional ethics, patient-centered care, and continuous learning

•Proficiency in electronic health records and related clinical software

•Ability to make sound, independent clinical decisions regarding patient care

•Experience in diagnosing and treating common psychiatric conditions

•Working knowledge of managed care systems and the Medicare population

About Western Tidewater Community Services Board

Western Tidewater Community Services Board 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.

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