Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
About the role
Provide Comprehensive Psychiatric Care: Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and diagnoses for children, adolescents, and young adults. Develop personalized treatment plans and provide medication management that addresses the unique needs of each patient.
Build Meaningful Therapeutic Relationships: Spend the necessary time with patients and families to truly understand their experiences, educate them about treatment options, and provide ongoing support. Build connection and trust that keeps patients engaged in their care journey.
Drive Patient Progress & Safety: Monitor patient progress against care goals, adjusting treatment plans as needed to ensure positive outcomes. Take the necessary steps to keep patients safe, intervening proactively when concerns arise.
Collaborate for Integrated Care: Work closely with therapists and other healthcare professionals to create integrated treatment plans that address the whole child. Participate in regular team and supervisory clinical meetings to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
Educate & Empower Families: Provide consultation and education to patients and their families, helping them understand diagnoses, treatment options, and how to support their child's mental health journey.
Ensure Clinical Excellence & Compliance: Oversee diagnostic testing including digital and lab results. Maintain thorough, HIPAA-compliant records of patient meetings and progress.
Responsibilities
Provide Comprehensive Psychiatric Care: Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and diagnoses for children, adolescents, and young adults. Develop personalized treatment plans and provide medication management that addresses the unique needs of each patient.
Build Meaningful Therapeutic Relationships: Spend the necessary time with patients and families to truly understand their experiences, educate them about treatment options, and provide ongoing support. Build connection and trust that keeps patients engaged in their care journey.
Drive Patient Progress & Safety: Monitor patient progress against care goals, adjusting treatment plans as needed to ensure positive outcomes. Take the necessary steps to keep patients safe, intervening proactively when concerns arise.
Collaborate for Integrated Care: Work closely with therapists and other healthcare professionals to create integrated treatment plans that address the whole child. Participate in regular team and supervisory clinical meetings to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
Educate & Empower Families: Provide consultation and education to patients and their families, helping them understand diagnoses, treatment options, and how to support their child's mental health journey.
Ensure Clinical Excellence & Compliance: Oversee diagnostic testing including digital and lab results. Maintain thorough, HIPAA-compliant records of patient meetings and progress.
Requirements
Master's Degree from an accredited nursing program, PMHNP-BC certification, and at least one year of independent psychiatric experience working under licensure.
Active Virginia PMHNP / CRNP / APN license, active DEA license, and Virginia State Prescriptive Authority.
At least 1+ year of experience specializing in child and adolescent populations (ages 2–26).
Availability to cover peak clinical hours (after 4:00 PM ET weekdays and/or weekends).
Qualifications
Experience working with children and adolescents as a psychiatric nurse practitioner and having practiced independently at the top of your scope for at least one year under licensure.
A warm, patient-centered approach.
Ability to build meaningful connections with patients and families, taking the time to understand their needs, provide education, and create a trusting therapeutic relationship that supports engagement in treatment.
Openness to feedback and eagerness to learn and grow in a supportive clinical community where best practices and professional development are prioritized.
Skills
Mastery of psychiatric evaluation and treatment techniques.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and generous PTO + 11 holidays.
Employer-paid life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, and malpractice coverage.
Pay
Salary Range: $72,500 USD - $175,500 USD
Schedule
Hybrid Layout: Ability to work a hybrid model with designated onsite clinical days at our Sterling, VA location, alongside virtual telehealth capability.