PMHNP-Part Time-Warrenton, VA

Legacy Care • Warrenton, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Legacy Care is seeking a skilled and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide patient-centered mental health care in post-acute, long-term care and assisted living settings in the Warrenton, Virginia area. The PMHNP will work with facility staff and a multidisciplinary team to support residents’ behavioral health and well-being.

This is a part-time role with a flexible schedule based on facility coverage needs and mutual agreement. The position includes on-site daytime visits at assigned facilities.

Requirements

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Nurse Practitioner studies, with a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialization, from an accredited program.
• Active, unrestricted Virginia Nurse Practitioner license.
• Current DEA registration where required for prescribing.
• Current PMHNP certification and basic life support (BLS) certification; additional certifications as required by facility policy.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and strong, timely documentation practices.
• Sound clinical judgment and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to culturally sensitive, trauma-informed and patient-centered care.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in behavioral health, geriatrics, post-acute care, long-term care or a related clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments, risk evaluations and mental health screenings for residents.
• Develop, implement and monitor evidence-based treatment plans, including psychotherapy, psychopharmacology and non-pharmacological interventions.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications within scope of practice and Virginia regulations; review medications and monitor for side effects and interactions.
• Provide crisis intervention and collaborate with facility staff on behavioral concerns.
• Order and interpret relevant diagnostic tests and coordinate referrals to specialists, therapists and community resources as needed.
• Document patient encounters promptly and accurately in the electronic medical record, including clinical reasoning, risk plans and follow-up arrangements.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, primary care clinicians, social workers and other team members on care planning, transitions and safe discharges.
• Contribute to case reviews, care conferences and quality improvement activities as appropriate.
• Provide education and clinical support to facility staff, residents and families on behavioral health, medication effects and supportive care strategies.

Benefits

• Flexible part-time scheduling to support facility coverage needs.
• Competitive compensation reflective of skills and experience.
• Clinical autonomy within a collaborative and supportive team.
• Professional and administrative support, including assistance with credentialing and billing where applicable.
• Access to discounted medical malpractice insurance and other benefits as applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time