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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Newport Healthcare
United States, Virginia, Merrifield
Jul 06, 2026
What You'll Do

As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you'll be at the forefront of providing top-notch mental health care. You'll work directly with clients and their families, conducting evaluations, managing medication therapies, and offering psychotherapy and counseling. Your expertise will help us ensure the highest standards of safety and continuity of care!

Your Day-to-Day Adventures Will Include:

  • Team Spirit: Collaborate with an amazing mental health team while overseeing the psychiatric care of your own caseload of clients.
  • Client Connections: Conduct evaluations and manage your clients through engaging direct care encounters. You'll prescribe medications, order labs, and provide essential education to clients and families.
  • Documentation Dynamo: Keep our records in tip-top shape by completing assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes within 24 hours. Your attention to detail will help us maintain our high standards!
  • Care Continuity Champion: Connect with other providers to gather important client histories and ensure smooth transitions during admissions and discharges.
  • Team Meetings & Training: Attend fun and informative treatment team meetings and training sessions to keep your skills sharp and your knowledge fresh.
  • Communication Wizard: Maintain excellent communication with your clinical team, outpatient providers, and family members to create a supportive environment for our clients.

What Makes You a Great Fit

What you will bring:

  • Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution is required.
  • Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner, with full/independent practice authority, in the state of VA and Board Certification in Psychiatry.
  • Current DEA license.
  • Minimum of 3 (3) years of experience practicing as a Psychiatric NP and with adolescents and young adults is required.
  • Experience working with clients in a PHP/IOP/OP or psychiatric treatment environment strongly preferred.

Salary range for this role is $150,000k - $165,000k, based on education and years of experience.

We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual's compensation is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization.


Additional Details

Excellent Opportunity for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with at least 3 years of practice experience and licensed to practice independently in Virginia.
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