Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, VA

Cerula Care

. Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations via telehealth for adult patients, including diagnostic assessment and treatment planning .

Posted 10/31/2026part-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115 - $145 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management for adult patients, with a strong focus on telehealth practices and compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in prescribing psychotropic medications and coordinating care with other healthcare providers.

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Active Virginia APRN License (PMHNP-BC)Autonomous Practice DesignationANCC Board Certification (PMHNP-BC)Independent Psychiatric Prescribing ExperienceSpanish Fluency

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Hard Skills

Psychiatric EvaluationMedication ManagementPsychotropic Medication PrescriptionClinical Risk AssessmentSafety PlanningTelehealth PracticePatient Care CoordinationDocumentation ComplianceOncologic Treatment Interaction ManagementReferral Facilitation

Soft Skills

CommunicationPatient EngagementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Clinical SystemsVirginia Prescription Monitoring Program

Certifications & Qualifications

Active DEA RegistrationANCC Board Certification (PMHNP-BC)

Industry Keywords

Adult PsychiatryTelehealthHIPAA ComplianceOncologyVirginia MedicaidMedicare

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations via telehealth for adult patients, including diagnostic assessment and treatment planning
Provide ongoing medication management and follow-up care for an assigned patient panel
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, considering oncologic treatment interactions, symptom burden, and goals of care
Assess and manage clinical risk, including safety planning and escalation
Identify patients requiring a higher level of care and facilitate referrals
Coordinate with patients’ oncologists and primary care providers when clinically relevant
Maintain timely, HIPAA-compliant documentation in clinical systems
Provide direct psychiatric care to adults in Virginia

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active, unrestricted Virginia APRN license in the Psychiatric–Mental Health category (PMHNP-BC), with prescriptive authority
Autonomous practice designation on the Virginia APRN license, equivalent to at least three years (4,500 hours) of full-time clinical experience
Active DEA registration in good standing
Registration with the Virginia Prescription Monitoring Program and compliance with mandatory PMP query requirements
ANCC board certification (PMHNP-BC)
Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited psychiatric mental health NP program
Minimum three years of independent psychiatric prescribing experience with adult populations
Willingness to complete credentialing and payer enrollment with Medicare, Virginia Medicaid, and contracted commercial plans
Comfort practicing entirely via telehealth and carrying an own panel
Adult patient care experience
Spanish fluency is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible, part-time schedule
Remote telehealth work
Meaningful clinical work alongside an existing practice or schedule