UVA Health Primary Care Culpeper is seeking an experienced, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician's Assistant to provide outpatient behavioral health services within a collaborative primary care setting. This full-time position offers a four-day workweek (4 x 10-hour shifts) with no inpatient responsibilities. Experience preferred with ages 5 and up.
Responsible for provision of Advanced Practice Provider services, including assessment and management of patients across all clinical settings, (examples: ambulatory clinic, hospital, assisted living facility, skilled nursing facility/nursing home, ambulatory surgery center, and community settings), within the scope of licensing, training, and credentialing dependent on specialty.
Position Highlights
- Full-time, outpatient-only practice
- Four 10-hour days, Monday-Friday
- No hospital call or inpatient coverage
- Integrated behavioral health model within a primary care practice
- Collaborative support from primary care providers, nursing, and care management teams
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments for adolescents and adults.
- Diagnose and treat a broad range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and other psychiatric disorders.
- Develop individualized treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medication management and therapeutic interventions.
- Prescribe, adjust, and monitor psychotropic medications in accordance with Virginia regulations and clinical best practices.
- Provide ongoing follow-up care, including symptom management, treatment monitoring, and medication education.
- Collaborate closely with primary care providers to support integrated patient care and address behavioral health needs within the primary care setting.
- Coordinate referrals to specialty behavioral health services, counseling, substance use treatment, and community resources as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to a patient-centered, team-based care environment.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Minimum of 3 years of psychiatric practice experience preferred.
- Ability to practice independently and manage a diverse outpatient psychiatric patient panel.
COMPENSATION - During the first two years of employment, the provider will receive a tiered base salary plus a $10,000 guaranteed incentive.
- Following the completion of the two-year guarantee period, compensation will transition to a tiered base salary plus a wRVU-based incentive model.
Base salary is determined by years of APP experience:
- 0-5 years of experience: $105,000 base salary
- More than 5 years up to 10 years of experience: $115,000 base salary
- More than 10 years of experience: $125,000 base salary
UVA Physicians Group Benefit Highlights
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Employer-sponsored retirement savings plans with employer contributions and pre-tax/Roth savings options.
- Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and leave benefits.
- Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
- CME/professional development support
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility for many positions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer keyboard. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
