Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Norfolk
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Full Time • Norfolk
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Position Overview
Community Alliance is seeking a compassionate and experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our 23-hour crisis stabilization program. This role is critical in providing timely psychiatric assessments and clinical decision-making for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises. The ideal candidate is clinically strong, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced crisis environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for clients presenting in mental health crisis
- Evaluate mental status, risk level, and immediate treatment needs
- Diagnose psychiatric conditions in accordance with DSM criteria
- Develop and document treatment recommendations and disposition plans
- Determine appropriateness for admission, discharge, or higher levels of care
- Collaborate closely with crisis clinicians, nurses, case managers, and program leadership
- Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications when clinically appropriate
- Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record
- Participate in interdisciplinary care coordination to support client stabilization
- Maintain compliance with all state, federal, and organizational regulations
Required Qualifications
- Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Active and unrestricted state licensure
- Experience conducting psychiatric assessments in crisis, emergency, inpatient, or acute settings
- Strong clinical judgment and risk assessment skills
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in crisis stabilization units, emergency departments, or mobile crisis programs
- Familiarity with 23-hour crisis, Residential Crisis Stabilization, and Community Stabilization.
- Experience working with diverse and high-acuity populations
Schedule & Availability
- Full-time position
- Must be flexible and available to work weekends
- May include rotating shifts based on program needs
Compensation: $150,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year
We are Community Alliance
Community Alliance is a mental health agency specializing in crisis stabilization within a residential setting. Our focus is on aiding individuals experiencing emotional distress to achieve stability in the community.
We offer round-the-clock supervision, comprehensive nursing assessments, medication management, daily therapeutic sessions, and facilitate connections to pertinent community resources. The overarching objective is to ensure that, upon discharge after a five-day intervention, clients are positioned in an improved mental state and equipped to effectively manage their life and mental health diagnosis.
Our Values
We offer round-the-clock supervision, comprehensive nursing assessments, medication management, daily therapeutic sessions, and facilitate connections to pertinent community resources. The overarching objective is to ensure that, upon discharge after a five-day intervention, clients are positioned in an improved mental state and equipped to effectively manage their life and mental health diagnosis.
Our Values
Compassion
We believe in treating every individual with empathy, kindness, and respect, recognizing the inherent dignity and worth of each person we serve.
We believe in treating every individual with empathy, kindness, and respect, recognizing the inherent dignity and worth of each person we serve.
Collaboration
We understand that healing is a collaborative process. That's why we work closely with clients, families, and community partners to ensure the best possible outcomes for all.
Excellence
We are dedicated to excellence in everything we do, from the quality of our care to the professionalism of our staff. We strive to continuously improve and innovate to better meet the needs of those we serve.
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