Centra Health·Lynchburg, Virginia
The PMHNP will provide consultation psychiatric services at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital, offer telehealth consults to other facilities, and deliver care within the EmPATH Unit and Urgent Care settings. The primary goal is to assess, treat, and safely return behavioral health patients home, minimizing extended Emergency Department stays or hospitalizations.
Introduction to the Role and Practice Centra Medical Group (CMG) is seeking an experienced, dedicated PMHNP to join our Psych Emergency Services & Consult-Liaison team in beautiful Lynchburg, Virginia. In this dynamic role, you will; provide consultation psychiatric services at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital (358-bed facility), Offer telehealth consults to Virginia Baptist Hospital and other CMG emergency service locations, and deliver care in our EmPATH Unit and Urgent Care settings The EmPATH unit opened in October 2023—the first of its kind in Virginia—Centra’s EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing) Unit is a calming, patient-centered space within the Emergency Department. The goal: assess, treat, and return patients safely home whenever possible, reducing extended ED stays or hospitalizations, and ensuring every behavioral health patient receives equitable, excellent care.
Total Compensation range is $150K-$170K (includes base+ incentives+ production) Sign-On Bonus Up to $15,000 relocation reimbursement Up to $30,000 student loan reimbursement Up to $3,500 CME reimbursement and 5 days for CMEs Comprehensive medical/dental/vision/malpractice/life/disability insurance Lynchburg, VA (Pop. 85,000) offers a safe, family-friendly environment with a low cost of living and diverse, affordable housing—from urban lofts to waterfront condos. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy hiking Sharp Top Mountain or the Appalachian Trail, biking Blackwater Creek or Percival’s Island, and activities like boating, fishing, and camping. Families love local festivals, orchards, and the interactive Amazement Square Museum. Travel elsewhere is easy with the Amtrak train station located in downtown Lynchburg or the Lynchburg regional airport. The city also features top-tier arts at the Academy Center and minor league baseball with the Lynchburg Hillcats. Nearby, scenic Smith Mountain Lake offers even more recreation.
Centra Medical Group (CMG) is a comprehensive network of nearly 600 employed providers within Centra Health. Centra Health services a population of 600,000 community members with 70 different outpatient and specialty practices. Centra offers primary care and specialty services across Central and Southern Virginia—from Lynchburg to Danville, Farmville, Moneta, and Bedford. CMG includes family practices, specialists, and surgeons in fields such as cardiology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, urology, and more.
Candidates must possess an M.S. in Nursing and be a Psychiatry and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with required PMHNP experience. A current Virginia State Board of Nursing License as a Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority is mandatory, though general experience is preferred.
Market context
Virginia healthcare employers commonly seek PMHNPs for consult-liaison and psychiatric emergency coverage, where demand is driven by behavioral health needs in acute care settings. This role is competitive because it requires an M.S. in Nursing, PMHNP experience, and a current Virginia Nurse Practitioner license with prescriptive authority; the listed benefits include dental, disability, life, vision, and a sign-on bonus. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your emergency psychiatry experience and Virginia licensure details before applying.
