What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position at City of Virginia Beach?
The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is dedicated to providing residents with the highest level of self-sufficiency, safety, and quality of life possible. Our Behavioral Health division promotes recovery for Virginia Beach residents and their families, serving children, adolescents, and adults.
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the community? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment dedicated to quality care? Virginia Beach Human Services is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with Mental Health Nursing experience to join our Assertive Community Treatment Program (ACT). In this role, you will work with adults experiencing substance use disorder (SUD), serious mental illness (SMI), and co-occurring conditions, contributing to their recovery and well-being.
Responsibilities:
- Provide medical and clinical services to Behavioral Health adult clients including psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders.
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, ensuring appropriate treatment adjustments as needed.
- Order and interpret laboratory tests and EKGs for screening and diagnosis, referring clients to specialized medical and clinical services when necessary.
- Prepare medical justification and documentation for clients to obtain prescribed medication, assist in applying for patient assistance programs, and manage prescriptions in accordance with financial status.
- Manage a patient caseload, providing necessary documentation for medical direction and supervision, including chart reviews and outcome assessments as required by the Virginia Board of Nursing and Board of Medicine.
- Conduct Tardive Dyskinesia screening as appropriate and provide health maintenance counseling, health promotion, illness prevention, and medication management education to clients.
- Travel to and perform duties at several department locations within the City as needed.
- Provide consultation and training to nursing, clinical, and administrative staff, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
Comprehensive Benefits and Compensation Package:
- $12,000 hiring bonus**
- Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
- Retirement and Savings Plans
- Generous Paid Time Off Plans
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Maternity/Paternity and Parental Leave
- Leave Donation Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development Opportunities
**Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original employment or reemployment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0.
- $4,000 will be awarded in the first paycheck.
- $4,000 will be awarded upon completing the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.
- $4,000 will be awarded upon completing the employee’s one (1) year probationary period and a performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.
