Mental Health NP- Outpatient Only

Valor Healthcare is looking for a passionate Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our team at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Danville, VA.

About Us

operates over 50 VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in the United States as a contractor for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Valor provides a full range of medical services to veterans through the operation of CBOCs, tailored to meet the specific needs of local VA medical centers. Our comprehensive set of services includes primary care, diagnostics, laboratory, telehealth, behavioral health, and more.

About Danville

Located in Southern Virginia, is less than an hour from Greenboro NC, enjoy small-town charm with access to big city amenities! The vibrant River District offers unique shopping, restaurants, breweries and more! Spend the day along the mighty Dan River or stopping by the casino to enjoy the nightlife! Danville offers a low cost of living making it a great place to live, stay & play!

About Our Benefits

Competitive Salary & Annual Incentive

Great Work/Life Balance - No Nights/Weekends

Outpatient Only, No Call

CME Allowance/Time

401(k) with Employer Match

Excellent Benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription

Generous PTO including vacation, sick, paid holidays and personal time

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.

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.