Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Universal Health Services (UHS) : Job Details

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Part-Time Outpatient Role in Petersburg, VA

Location: Petersburg, VAFacility: Foundations Health-PetersburgPart-Time Outpatient Treatment Program (OTP)Competitive Pay: $100.00 per hour

Foundations Health-Petersburg, part of Universal Health Services (UHS), is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our growing team. This part-time outpatient role offers a unique opportunity to work with adult patients struggling with both psychiatric conditions and substance use disorders, including opioid dependence. As a PMHNP, you will play a key role in providing psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and admission to our outpatient treatment program (OTP).

Position Overview:

The PMHNP will be responsible for:

• Conducting psychiatric evaluations and admissions for new patients entering the outpatient treatment program (OTP).
• Managing medication for patients with psychiatric and substance use disorders, including induction into Buprenorphine and Methadone treatment.
• Performing Histories & Physicals and writing orders for patient admission and medication titration.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals to provide holistic care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform initial admission evaluations and ongoing psychiatric assessments for adult patients.
• Oversee the care and treatment of patients with mental health disorders and substance use disorders.
• Provide medication management, including Buprenorphine and Methadone induction.
• Work closely with our outpatient treatment program (OTP) and manage treatment protocols for patients undergoing opioid addiction recovery.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, therapists, and counselors.

Qualifications:

• Master s degree in Nursing (MSN) with Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification.
• Board certification as a PMHNP.
• Active Virginia state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Experience in psychiatric care, substance use disorders, or opioid treatment is preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Work Schedule:

• Part-time with hours to increase based on census growth.
• Available for admission evaluations 5 days a week, collaborating with the rest of the team to ensure full coverage.
• Minimal on-call duties, typically for dose clarifications or new titration orders during dispensing hours (5:30 am - 11:00 am).

Why Join Foundations Health-Petersburg?

• Competitive pay of $100 per hour.
• Flexible hours with the potential for increased caseload as the clinic grows.
• Be part of an exciting start-up program with a supportive environment focused on healing, wellness, and community.
• Work in a facility dedicated to helping patients overcome mental health issues, substance use disorders, and opioid dependence.
• Collaborative team culture within a nationally recognized organization, Universal Health Services (UHS).

How to Apply:

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals struggling with psychiatric and substance use disorders, we want to hear from you! Apply now or contact us for more information.

Contact:Will DeCuyperIn-house Provider RecruiterEmail: Phone: