Potomac Healthcare Solutions·Danville, Virginia
The Mental Health Nurse Practitioner evaluates veterans for mental health disorders, diagnoses, and treats conditions while collaborating with the PACT Team. Responsibilities also include prescribing medication, conducting therapy sessions, and ensuring continuity of care.
Part-Time Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (NP): Danville, VA
We are looking for a passionate Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our team at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Danville.
This is a part-time position, 3x/week.
As a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you will provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients with diseases and injuries seeking treatment in the clinic, as directed by physician or mid-level provider. You will collaborate with the core PACT Team (Primary Care Provider, RN and Medical Assistant) and expanded PACT Team including family/caregiver, VA, and community-based services involved in developing the patient care plan.
Core Responsibilities
Evaluates veterans for mental health disorders and appropriately diagnoses and treats mental health conditions.
Orders and performs diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures as related to mental health diagnoses and treatment and interprets test results for deviations from normal and provides follow up care.
Prescribes medication and recommends dietary and activity programs.
Performs appropriate interval follow up visits for necessary treatment of mental health diagnosis.
Refers patient to the VA medical specialist when indicated.
Counsel patients on the use of prescription medications and educates patients in relation to treatment plan.
Develops and implements patient management plans, assists in provision of continuity of care through the PCMM (Primary Care Management Module).
Evaluates patients records from medical providers outside the VA and works with the veterans utilizing rules set forth by the VA for co-managed care.
Conducts individual counseling/therapy.
Contributes to group therapy (i.e., PTSD groups; weight management; smoking cessation; grieving; and personal interactions).
Contributes to pain management plan as needed.
Involves veterans in planning and assuming responsibility for activities.
Refers veterans, when indicated, to community resources and other organizations.
Addresses issues such as advance directives and organ donation in accordance with acceptable standards.
Inputs all patients’ information into VISTA/CPRS.
Assists in co-managed care collaboration with non-VA providers, and facilities.
Maintains confidentiality of veterans’ data and information.
Complies with all VA and company training requirements.
Fulfill compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission(JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance and other related items.
Remain focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the specified VA guidelines.
Must provide excellent customer service to each veteran and his/her family, both in person and over the phone, as well as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.
Participate in the clinic’s outreach events to help support the clinic’s enrollment initiatives.
Support patient enrollment and retention in appointments, follow-up visits or nurse visits.
Embrace and support new initiatives, whether clinical or operational
Final compensation will be based on relevant factors including work experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Virginia commonly draw steady demand as agencies and treatment programs look for clinicians who can support counseling, care coordination, and recovery services. These positions are competitive because a valid CSAC license is required, while a psychology or counseling degree and treatment-industry experience are preferred; benefits often include PTO and health-related coverage. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, and confirm your licensure details before applying.
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