Post-Graduate Behavioral Health Fellow

Unity Health Care. • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Unity Health Care’s Family Nurse Practitioner Residency Program is a 12-month full-time, salaried residency designed for new FNP graduates committed to serving underserved populations in urban community health settings. The program combines clinical practice, precepted continuity care, didactic education, specialty rotations, and mentoring to develop confident, competent primary care providers.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Master’s or DNP Family Nurse Practitioner program within the past 18 months
• Unrestricted RN license
• FNP national board certification (AANP or ANCC)
• DC APRN licensure
• DEA and DC Controlled Substance registration (secured 8 weeks prior to program start)
• Commitment to serve vulnerable populations in urban communities
• Two-year post-residency employment commitment with Unity Health Care

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision, including physical exams, diagnostics, treatment, and prescribing
• Participate in precepted continuity clinics and specialty rotations
• Engage in didactic learning and skills workshops (e.g., point-of-care ultrasound, EKG interpretation)
• Conduct patient education and chronic disease management
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support comprehensive patient care
• Complete quality improvement projects and maintain accurate clinical documentation

Benefits

• Gain extensive clinical experience in a mission-driven, urban health care environment
• Work alongside dedicated mentors and experienced clinicians
• Receive competitive compensation and benefits
• Attend national conferences and participate in ongoing professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees