Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Light Counseling

$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP)
  • Board Certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
  • Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in Virginia
  • Prescriptive authority with DEA registration
  • Experience in outpatient psychiatric care
  • Strong clinical knowledge of psychiatric disorders and psychopharmacology
  • Ability to manage a caseload in a fast-paced outpatient setting

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and establish accurate diagnoses
  • Develop and manage individualized treatment plans
  • Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications in compliance with regulations
  • Provide brief psychotherapy and patient education when appropriate
  • Collaborate with therapists and other providers to ensure coordinated care
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
  • Participate in team meetings and ongoing professional development

Benefits

  • Competitive W2 compensation with full benefits
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
  • Paid holidays and generous time off
  • Flexible hybrid scheduling
  • Full administrative and operational support
  • Established referral pipeline for steady caseload growth
  • Free membership with the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our collaborative outpatient team and deliver high-quality psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and adults. YOUR IMPACT As a PMHNP at Light Counseling, you will play a vital role in helping clients experience stability, clarity, and hope through compassionate, clinically excellent care. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and establish accurate diagnoses Develop and manage individualized treatment plans Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications in compliance with regulations Provide brief psychotherapy and patient education when appropriate Order and interpret labs and diagnostic tests as needed Collaborate with therapists and other providers to ensure coordinated care Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation Participate in team meetings and ongoing professional development Provide care for child, adolescent, and adult populations Perform additional duties as needed WHAT YOU BRING Strong clinical knowledge of psychiatric disorders and psychopharmacology Ability to assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of mental health conditions Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to manage a caseload in a fast-paced outpatient setting Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Comfort working with diverse populations Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP) Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in Virginia Prescriptive authority with active DEA registration Experience in outpatient psychiatric care Ability to work with adolescent and adult populations Ability to pass required background checks PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 2+ years of PMHNP experience Experience with telehealth and integrated care models Experience collaborating within a multidisciplinary team Interest in working in a faith-based environment BENEFITS Competitive W2 compensation with full benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans Paid holidays and generous time off Flexible hybrid scheduling Full administrative and operational support Established referral pipeline for steady caseload growth Free membership with the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) Free admission to AACC conferences CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE Employment with Light Counseling is confidential and adheres to all federal and state privacy laws, including HIPAA. Providers are expected to demonstrate professionalism, sound clinical judgment, and independence while operating within company policies and clinical standards.

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