Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

For more than 50 years, Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) has served the Washington County community and the Orange County towns of Orange, Washington, and Williamstown. WCMHS provides education, support, and treatment for individuals and families living with mental health challenges, substance use issues, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. Providing accessible, high-quality services in the community, schools, and health care settings, we work toward positive outcomes for wellness with collaborative, inclusive, and compassionate care. Washington County Mental Health Services is "Where Hope and Support Come Together."

Job Description

• Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients, ensuring that all practices align with program guidelines, policies, and relevant regulations.
• Provide integrated, team-based mental health care that addresses the full spectrum of patient needs.
• Manage patient crises, ensure clinical goals are met, and provide on-call coverage and supervision for fellow clinicians.
• Build strong relationships with both staff and patients, contribute to team discussions and peer reviews, enhance care delivery, and support clinical staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing with advanced practice registered nurse through PMHNP degree; Master of Science in Nursing (MSN); or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience in psychiatry providing best practice and high-quality psychiatric care and/or addictions treatment to patients.
• Authority to prescribe psychotropic and other controlled medications.
• Must qualify as Licensed Nurse Practitioner in the state of Vermont and must have an NPI number or be able to obtain one upon employment.
• Familiarity with Vermont's mental health system and regulations.
• Excellent knowledge of psychiatric assessments including psychiatric history, course of illness, response to treatment, mental status examination, and 5 Axis DSM V diagnoses.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to interact well with patients, WCMHS staff, and other professionals.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds as well as execute restraint techniques.
• Understanding of and commitment to advancing the WCMHS mission and supporting the provision of collaborative and inclusive mental health, developmental disability, and substance use services.

Benefits

• This full-time position offers an annualized salary of $130,000 - $140,000.
• Excellent benefits including tuition reimbursement/student loan assistance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Employer-sponsored health, dental, life, and disability insurances.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.

Community Overview

Washington County Mental Health Services is an equal opportunity employer. Grounded in our understanding that diversity makes our organization stronger, we are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace and services. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, health care coverage status, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.