Advanced Practice Provider - Behavioral Health

Sentara Health•South Boston, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Medical Group is seeking a compassionate and experienced Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our outpatient team in South Boston, VA. This is an excellent opportunity for a provider who values a collaborative, patient-centered approach and wants to make a meaningful impact on individuals struggling with behavioral health challenges. Position Details: Location: South Boston, VA Patient Volume: Approximately 35–40 patients per week Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | No on-call requirements Patient Population: Substance and alcohol use disorders, Depression and anxiety, Grief and loss, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, PMDD, Schizophrenia, etc. Team Composition: 2 Physicians 1 Licensed Professional Counselor 2 Support Staff Key Responsibilities: Conduct outpatient behavioral health visits and follow-ups Prescribe and manage medications as appropriate Provide counseling and therapy when indicated Collaborate closely with physicians on patient care Monitor and track patient progress, ensuring individualized, effective treatment plans Ideal Candidate: Minimum of 2 years of experience in behavioral health Proven ability to provide both medication management and counseling Experience in evaluating and determining the most effective treatment approach for patients, whether through medication, therapy, or a combination of both Strong communication and collaboration skills Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care Why Join Sentara? Comprehensive Benefits to include medical, dental, vision 401a and 403b Retirement packages Malpractice and Tail coverage $3,000 Annual CME allowance $5,000 Annual QPI Bonus $10,000 Student Loan Reimbursement Program Fully integrated EHR (Epic) Non-Profit About South Boston, VA: South Boston is a charming and welcoming community located in the heart of southern Virginia. Known for its friendly neighborhoods, beautiful outdoor spaces, and vibrant local culture, the area offers a high quality of life with affordable living and easy access to nearby cities. Whether you enjoy outdoor recreation, local dining, or community events, South Boston provides a perfect balance of small-town charm and modern convenience. If you are a dedicated behavioral health provider seeking a rewarding outpatient role, we encourage you to apply. . Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career • Medical, Dental, Vision plans • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave • Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave • Emergency Backup Care • Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans • Life Insurance • 401k/403B with Employer Match • Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education • Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000 • Annual CME Allowance • Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development • Pet Insurance • Legal Resources Plan • 100% Malpractice and Tail Coverage • Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met Providers at Sentara are eligible for special benefits such as Annual CME Allowance and 100% malpractice and tail coverage. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs providers in the following states: North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience in behavioral health
Proven ability to provide both medication management and counseling
Experience in evaluating and determining the most effective treatment approach for patients, whether through medication, therapy, or a combination of both
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care

Responsibilities

Conduct outpatient behavioral health visits and follow-ups
Prescribe and manage medications as appropriate
Provide counseling and therapy when indicated
Collaborate closely with physicians on patient care
Monitor and track patient progress, ensuring individualized, effective treatment plans

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits to include medical, dental, vision
401a and 403b Retirement packages
Malpractice and Tail coverage
$3,000 Annual CME allowance
$5,000 Annual QPI Bonus
$10,000 Student Loan Reimbursement Program
Fully integrated EHR (Epic)
Non-Profit
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match
Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
Annual CME Allowance
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
100% Malpractice and Tail Coverage
Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
Providers at Sentara are eligible for special benefits such as Annual CME Allowance and 100% malpractice and tail coverage.