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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Hourly)


Job Location:

Harrisonburg, LA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 55 - 80
Posted: 22 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

General Statement of Duties:
Persons in this position provide a range of specialized medical diagnostic and treatment services within his/her prescriptive authority for child and adult clients. PNPs in this position work under the supervision of the Chief Psychiatrist or Executive Director.

Major Essential Functions:
  • Conducts psychiatric evaluations and assessments for child and/or adult clients.
  • Diagnoses patient illnesses and carries out the necessary psychiatric treatment program.
  • Promptly documents services as required by State and Federal laws and agency regulations and/or requirements.
  • Meets agency standards for staff productivity.
  • Provides consultation and coordination of services with case managers and other agency staff.
  • May provide crisis intervention and emergency assessments.
  • Coordinates care with other healthcare professionals; and may provide consultative services to other professionals.
  • May provide services to off-site clientele (e.g. to inmates at the regional jail).
  • Participates with other prescribers to manage requirements under the CSBs alternate delivery site pharmacy license.
  • Works collaboratively with agency Medical Practice Manager to monitor caseload numbers and productivity needs.
  • Coordinates leave schedules with other CSB physicians/NPs and works cooperatively with other CSB prescribers to provide backup coverage as needed during absences.
  • Maintains effective relationships with co-workers and customers based on courtesy compassion and respect.
  • Makes effective use of available technology including computers e-mail and voice mail in order to enhance customer service.
  • Responsible for other duties as assigned consistent with agency policies and procedures.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
  • Thorough knowledge of community behavioral health treatment services and demonstrated interest in serving individuals with serious mental illness and/or serious emotional disturbance; knowledge of treatment protocols for individuals with a co-occurring intellectual disability and/or substance use disorder; thorough knowledge of the principles of recovery; ability to provide professional treatment services consistent with professional licensing in Virginia; ability to write concisely and effectively; excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated good judgment.
Minimum Education and Experience:
  • Incumbent must have a Masters of Science in Nursing and have graduated from an accredited program for nurse practitioners.
  • He/she must show current certification and/or licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and in Nursing.
  • He/she must possess and maintain current licensure and prescriptive authority in the Commonwealth of Virginia and with the DEA.
  • At least two years of experience in a mental health treatment setting is preferred including autonomous prescribing in the Commonwealth of VA.
  • Staff member is responsible for submitting proof of license renewal to the Human Resources office.

Other Information:
Equipment: Computer and electronic health record; voice mail.

Work Environment: General office environment with standard lighting levels temperature ranges air quality ventilation and noise levels.

Work Location: 1241 N. Main St. office

Work Hazards: Standard hazards associated with human service and/or behavioral health office environment; occasional hazards associated with problem behaviors and necessary use of medical procedures. Use of universal precautions required.

Work Schedule: Office hours as defined in letter of employment; additional hours as needed to fulfill job requirements. Regular attendance is required.

Required Experience:

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Harrisonburg-Rockingham Community Services Board is a leading provider in mental health, substance use, and developmental services.

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