Nurse Practitioner/Physician’s Assistant (Psychiatry)

Henrico County, a progressive employer of choice, provides job seekers with the promise of fair and competitive compensation; a close-knit atmosphere with low employee turnover; and a benefits package that helps secure financial stability.

Established in 1611, Henrico County has deep historical roots. Henrico County borders the City of Richmond to the west, north and east and constitutes approximately a third of the Richmond metropolitan areas. Henrico County is among the top-rated counties in the nation and was one of the first localities to adopt the County Manager Form of Government. Citizens of Henrico County are represented by an elected Board of Supervisors representing five magisterial districts.

Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, May 6, 2024.

Performs psychiatric medical evaluations and assessments as well as other related duties for the Psychiatry Team; does related work as required.

This position is a (Monday through Friday) Psychiatric Prescriber on the Psychiatry Team. Duties include psychiatric assessments and stabilization, suicide prevention, crisis intervention, and medication management. These services are key to keeping patients safe and manageable during their treatment and when possible to prevent patients from needing more intensive psychiatric hospitalization.

PC computer skills to include maintaining electronic medical records; strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to develop and deliver training to a diverse audience of County employees; ability to act independently and make decisions in critical situations.

Master’s degree from an accredited nurse practitioner program acceptable to the Virginia Joint Board of Nursing and Medicine, which grants licensure for nurse practitioners; or a Master’s degree from an accredited nursing program with a post-graducate nurse practitioner certificate; plus one (1) year of related experience, preferable in an Occupational Health Primary Healthcare or Acute Care setting; or, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

40 hours (full-time) per week with the ability to individualize and schedule time with patients based on the incumbent’s professional opinion.

Must possess and maintain a current license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant with prescriptive authority issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Valid Virginia driver’s license required. Child Protective Services Record Check and TB Screening required, upon hire.

A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.

Expected salary commensurate with experience. Reimbursement for license and certifications.

Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, May 6, 2024.

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