Psychiatric NP/PA

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Provides mental health services under the supervision of a psychiatrist. Being an important component of the mental health team, their medical know-how allows them to treat patients on an outpatient basis. This position is primarily out of the Danville, VA - Riverside location but will see patients once a week at our Martinsville office.

Job Description

• Assesses patients through informal conversation
• Reviews patients' medical, personal, and drug (including substance abuse) histories in order to diagnose and/or rule out any underlying medical conditions
• Orders labs, makes referrals to other providers, and prescribes psychiatric medications
• Has expertise in psychopharmacology, the study of indications, actions, risks, and side effects of psychiatric drugs used independently or along with other psychiatric drugs
• Oversees patients' physical and mental health while receiving psychiatric care
• Performs frequent follow-ups to monitor how the patient is responding to counseling, medications, and other therapies
• Works with families to ensure that the patient is receiving adequate support
• Reviews ancillary test results and coordinates notification to the patient as per policy
• Completes appropriate chart documentation within EHR to comply with insurance and reimbursement guidelines
• Completes all required documentation within EHR in a timely manner as per policy
• Participates in on-call schedule
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
• Works with other clinical staff to establish clinical protocols and measures
• Follows established agency policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards
• As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education, and/or prevention programs
• Establishes, strengthens, and negotiates relationships between the health center and other clinicians, provider organizations, and providers in this marketplace
• Maintains appropriate licensure and certification including meeting and/or exceeding CME requirements
• Attends all staff and provider meetings as requested
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Supports the mission of PATHS

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of medicine
• Hold current license to practice in the state of Virginia
• Current DEA certificate
• Board certification preferred
• CPR certified
• CAQH for Psychiatry
• Credentialed per Community Health Center Policies and Procedures for billing services under Medicare/Medicaid

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan repayment program
• Malpractice insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

From $120,000.00 per year

Medical Specialty

Psychiatry

License/Certification

VA Psych NP/PA license (Required)

Work Location

In person