Job Duties:

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is dedicated to providing residents with the highest level of self-sufficiency, safety, and quality of life possible. Our Behavioral Health division promotes recovery for Virginia Beach residents and their families, serving children, adolescents, and adults.

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the community? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment dedicated to quality care? Virginia Beach Human Services is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with Mental Health Nursing experience to join our Assertive Community Treatment Program (ACT) . In this role, you will work with adults experiencing substance use disorder (SUD), serious mental illness (SMI), and co-occurring conditions, contributing to their recovery and well-being.

Responsibilities:

• Provide medical and clinical services to Behavioral Health adult clients including psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, ensuring appropriate treatment adjustments as needed.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests and EKGs for screening and diagnosis, referring clients to specialized medical and clinical services when necessary.
• Prepare medical justification and documentation for clients to obtain prescribed medication, assist in applying for patient assistance programs, and manage prescriptions in accordance with financial status.
• Manage a patient caseload, providing necessary documentation for medical direction and supervision, including chart reviews and outcome assessments as required by the Virginia Board of Nursing and Board of Medicine.
• Conduct Tardive Dyskinesia screening as appropriate and provide health maintenance counseling, health promotion, illness prevention, and medication management education to clients.
• Travel to and perform duties at several department locations within the City as needed.
• Provide consultation and training to nursing, clinical, and administrative staff, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.

Comprehensive Benefits and Compensation Package:

• $12,000 hiring bonus**
• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Retirement and Savings Plans
• Generous Paid Time Off Plans
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Maternity/Paternity and Parental Leave
• Leave Donation Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities

**Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original employment or reemployment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0.

• $4,000 will be awarded in the first paycheck.
• $4,000 will be awarded upon completing the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.
• $4,000 will be awarded upon completing the employee’s one (1) year probationary period and a performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.

Official City Job Description:

Working Conditions:

Minimum Requirements:

MINIMUMS: Requires a Masters Degree in a nursing related field and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing. Possession of a valid license as a nurse practitioner; certification as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; a nurse practitioner with prescriptive authority issued by the State of Virginia and possessing a DEA number within 90 days of being in position. Must have a current and valid drivers license. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Additional Requirements:


DMV Transcript: Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required


Attachments Required: Resume

Preferences:

Experience working with adults with substance use disorders.
Experience with conducting crisis assessments and providing intervention with adults.
Current VA Licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner w/ prescriptive authority & DEA number.
Experience providing Tardive Dyskinesia screening.
Experience providing consultation and training to nursing, clinical and administrative staff.

Special Instructions:

This advertisement is open until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted ongoingly until a candidate is selected.

• Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting.
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V RS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.