Virtual Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Conduct 60-minute initial psychiatric evaluations and 30-minute follow-up sessions for medication management via video.

• Develop treatment plans that integrate medication with evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, which includes baseline and follow-up laboratory tests, metabolic monitoring, and AIMS evaluations for antipsychotics.

• Simplify and review complex medication regimens.

• Electronically prescribe medications, including controlled substances via EPCS where applicable, and verify state PDMPs.

• Implement measurement-based care utilizing serial screening tools and adjust treatment based on collected data.

• Evaluate risk at each appointment and adhere to safety protocols, escalating care as necessary.

• Secure informed consent for psychotropic medications and obtain youth assent.

• Comply with state regulations regarding psychotropic medication oversight for youth in foster care.

• Communicate effectively with caregivers, caseworkers, and members of the child’s support team, adhering to consent and privacy laws.

• Educate caregivers on diagnoses, medications, potential side effects, and warning signs.

• Ensure continuity of care through transitions, including medication reconciliation and the transfer of records.

• Collaborate with therapists and participate in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings.

• Complete documentation within 24 hours, ensuring accurate coding.

• Provide constructive feedback on workflows, templates, and protocols, and engage in quality improvement and peer review initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Valid PMHNP-BC certification.

• Active RN license in Virginia (multistate compact license accepted) and an active Virginia APRN license, or the capability to secure both prior to starting.

• Current DEA registration, or eligibility for each state of practice, along with any necessary state-controlled substance registrations.

• Minimum of 3 years of post-certification experience in psychiatric evaluations and medication management for children and adolescents.

• Proven experience in treating youth with trauma histories and complex medication needs.

• Comfort with telehealth practices or demonstrated experience in this area.

• Eligibility for Medicaid and commercial payer credentialing.

• Capability to pass background checks, including those for child abuse and neglect registries.

• Preferred APRN licenses in NM, MO, and NC.

• Experience with foster care, kinship care, adoption, or child welfare organizations, including processes for psychotropic consent and oversight.

• Familiarity with young adults transitioning out of care.

• Experience in measurement-based care practices.

• Background in developing a new clinical program or working with an early-stage company.

• Proficiency in Spanish or another language spoken by HNH families is advantageous.

• Lived experience within the child welfare system is highly valued and can complement or substitute for formal child welfare experience.

• Must possess current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship.

• Access to a private, quiet workspace equipped with reliable high-speed internet is essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with fully employer-paid premiums for employee-only coverage and substantial contributions toward family plans.

• Company-sponsored 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• Paid time off (PTO) policy.

• Paid sick leave benefits.

• Company-designated holidays and floating holiday options.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) available for eligible high-deductible health plans.

• Provision of company laptops and necessary equipment as applicable.

• Reimbursement for approved business-related travel expenses.

• Flexible working arrangements and remote work options.

• Weekly case reviews and on-call consultations.

• Collaborative practice oversight in accordance with state laws.

• Training focused on engaging youth with complex trauma histories and measurement-based care methodologies.