Job Description

Legacy Care is an independent medical group committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care in post-acute settings across Virginia. We support clinicians with clinical autonomy, a collaborative team and a focus on personalized care throughout the patient journey.

Warrenton, Virginia | Post-acute care | Part-time

About the Role

Legacy Care is seeking a skilled and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide high-quality, patient-centred mental health care in post-acute, long-term care and assisted living settings in the Warrenton area. You will work collaboratively with facility staff and a multidisciplinary team to support residents’ behavioural health and wellbeing.

This part-time role offers a flexible schedule based on facility coverage needs and mutual agreement, with on-site daytime visits at assigned facilities.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, risk evaluations and mental health screenings for residents.
• Develop, implement and monitor evidence-based treatment plans, including psychotherapy, psychopharmacology and appropriate non-pharmacological interventions.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications within scope of practice and in accordance with Virginia regulations; review medications and monitor for side effects and interactions.
• Provide crisis intervention and support the management of behavioural concerns in collaboration with facility staff.
• Order and interpret relevant diagnostic tests, and coordinate referrals to specialists, therapists and community resources as needed.
• Document patient encounters accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record (EMR), including clinical reasoning, risk plans and follow-up arrangements.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, primary care clinicians, social workers and other team members on care planning, transitions and safe discharges.
• Contribute to case reviews, care conferences and quality improvement activities as appropriate.
• Provide education and clinical support to facility staff, residents and families on behavioural health, medication effects and supportive care strategies.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Nurse Practitioner studies, with a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialism, from an accredited program.
• Active, unrestricted Virginia Nurse Practitioner license and current DEA registration where required for prescribing.
• Current PMHNP certification and basic life support (BLS) certification; additional certifications as required by facility policy.
• Experience in behavioural health, geriatrics, post-acute care, long-term care or a related clinical setting is preferred.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and strong, timely documentation practices.
• Sound clinical judgement, excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to culturally sensitive, trauma-informed and patient-centred care.

What We Offer

• Part-time scheduling with flexibility to support facility coverage needs.
• Competitive compensation reflective of skills and experience.
• Clinical autonomy within a collaborative and supportive team.
• Professional and administrative support, including assistance with credentialing and billing where applicable.
• Access to discounted medical malpractice insurance and other benefits as applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Legacy Care is committed to an inclusive workplace and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other protected status.