Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Autonomous Licensed) - PMH NP -UVA Augusta Pediatrics
About The Position
Augusta Pediatrics is seeking an experienced, autonomous Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide outpatient behavioral health services within a busy pediatric primary care practice. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with pediatric providers to improve access to mental health care for children and adolescents in the community. This is a full-time, outpatient-only practice with no inpatient responsibilities. The role is part of an integrated behavioral health model within a pediatric primary care setting, working with a collaborative team of pediatricians, nurses, and support staff, focusing on children, adolescents, and young adults.
Requirements
- Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
- Current or eligible Virginia Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse licensure.
- DEA registration and prescriptive authority eligibility.
- Ability to practice independently and manage an outpatient behavioral health patient panel.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 2–3 years of psychiatric practice experience preferred, with experience treating pediatric and adolescent populations strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments for pediatric and adolescent patients.
- Diagnose and manage a wide range of behavioral health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral disorders, mood disorders, and other psychiatric conditions.
- Develop individualized treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medication management and therapeutic interventions.
- Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications in accordance with Virginia regulations and clinical best practices.
- Provide ongoing follow-up care to assess treatment effectiveness, symptom improvement, and medication management.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and available community resources.
- Collaborate closely with pediatricians and care team members to support integrated, patient-centered care.
- Coordinate referrals to counseling, psychology, psychiatry, developmental services, and other specialty resources as appropriate.
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to a positive, team-based practice culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
