APP) Pediatric Psychiatry

UVA Health

About The Position

The Division of Pediatric Psychiatry provides comprehensive mental health services for children and adolescents across outpatient, emergency, and consultative settings. As part of an academic health system and regional referral center, the division supports interdisciplinary care, training of future mental health professionals, and collaboration with community partners including schools, primary care practices, and community service boards. The department plays a critical role in addressing the growing demand for pediatric behavioral health services across the region, particularly for vulnerable and underserved populations. The Pediatric Psychiatry Advanced Practice Provider provides comprehensive outpatient psychiatric evaluation and ongoing medication management for children and adolescents with a range of behavioral health conditions. This role supports timely access to specialty mental health care through direct patient care, coordination with families and community partners, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Education: Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master’s degree.
Experience: Department and unit specific.
Licensure: License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Associate, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and Certified Nurse Midwife) as set forth by the state of Virginia. If Nurse Practitioner, license to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required. Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of UVA Health System, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Current PALS/NRP, as required, specific to position. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required, specific to position.

Nice To Haves

Board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Experience providing psychiatric evaluation and medication management for children and adolescents in an outpatient setting preferred but not required; new graduates with strong pediatric training and interest are encouraged to apply
Knowledge of child and adolescent psychopharmacology and evidence based treatment approaches
Experience working with conditions such as ADHD, mood and anxiety disorders, trauma related disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and behavioral dysregulation preferred but not required
Comfort collaborating with families, schools, therapists, primary care providers, and community partners
Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary and team based care model
Interest in teaching, learning, and participating in an academic clinical environment

Responsibilities

Documents clinical encounters in the electronic health record in a timely and accurate manner
Coordinates care with internal and external providers, schools, and community agencies
Participates in clinic workflow processes that support access, continuity, and quality of care
Assists with care coordination, referrals, and follow up planning for patients with complex needs
Practices in accordance with state regulations, scope of practice, and institutional policies
Engages in continuing education related to child and adolescent psychiatry and psychopharmacology
Participates in team meetings, case discussions, and interdisciplinary collaboration
Contributes to a respectful, family centered, and culturally responsive care environment
Provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for children and adolescents in an outpatient setting
Delivers ongoing medication management and monitoring for a range of psychiatric conditions
Develops individualized, developmentally informed treatment plans in collaboration with patients and families
Provides psychoeducation to patients and caregivers regarding diagnoses, medications, and treatment options
Collaborates with psychiatrists, therapists, primary care providers, schools, and community partners to support coordinated care
Identifies and responds to safety concerns, including risk assessment and appropriate triage
Supports the educational mission of the division through collaboration with trainees and learners when appropriate
Participates in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing access and clinical care
Serves as a clinical liaison with community partners to strengthen care coordination for pediatric patients
Demonstrates accountablity, teamwork, and commitment to the mission of pediatric behavioral health services