Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems is seeking a compassionate, mission-driven Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our growing behavioral health team in Bristol, Virginia. This is an opportunity to practice meaningful, patient-centered care while helping expand access to high-quality mental health services in underserved rural communities.

At SVCHS, you will work in a collaborative, integrated care environment where behavioral health is viewed as an essential part of whole-person healthcare. Our providers are empowered to build strong patient relationships, influence care delivery, and make a lasting impact on community health outcomes.

If you are looking for a role where your work truly matters — while also offering strong work-life balance, professional autonomy, and excellent benefits — we would love to connect with you.

Position Summary

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, medication management, and follow-up care for patients across the lifespan. The PMHNP collaborates closely with primary care providers, therapists, case managers, and interdisciplinary care teams to support integrated behavioral healthcare delivery.

This role may serve patients in outpatient clinic settings, integrated primary care environments, substance use recovery programs, and/or telehealth platforms depending on organizational needs and provider interests.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments, evaluations, and diagnostic interviews
• Develop individualized treatment plans for patients with mental health and substance use disorders
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate
• Collaborate with therapists, primary care providers, nursing staff, and care coordinators
• Provide crisis intervention and stabilization support when needed
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and integrated care planning
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and wellness strategies
• Support trauma-informed, culturally competent, patient-centered care delivery

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Current Virginia Nurse Practitioner license
• Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
• DEA registration and prescriptive authority eligibility
• Current BLS certification
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to patient-centered care

Preferred

• Experience in community health, FQHC, integrated care, or outpatient psychiatry
• Experience treating substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions
• Experience with underserved or rural populations

Why Choose an FQHC?

Working in a Federally Qualified Health Center offers a uniquely rewarding career path for behavioral health providers who want to make a genuine difference while enjoying strong professional support and stability.

Mission-Driven Work That Matters

At SVCHS, you will care for patients who often face significant barriers to accessing mental health services. Your work directly improves lives, families, and the health of the broader community.

Integrated Team-Based Care

You will collaborate with primary care providers, behavioral health clinicians, care coordinators, dental teams, and support staff in a truly integrated care environment designed to improve patient outcomes.

Better Work-Life Balance

FQHC settings often provide more predictable schedules, reduced administrative burden compared to private practice, and a strong emphasis on provider wellness and sustainability.

Loan Repayment Opportunities

SVCHS sites qualify for federal and state loan repayment programs, including National Health Service Corps (NHSC) opportunities for eligible providers.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

SVCHS offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off and holidays
• CME allowance and paid CME time
• Professional license reimbursement
• Malpractice coverage under FTCA
• Flexible scheduling opportunities
• Supportive clinical leadership and collaborative culture

About Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems

Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems is a mission-focused Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to providing accessible, affordable, high-quality healthcare throughout Southwest Virginia. We are committed to improving the health and well-being of our communities through compassionate, integrated care.

Our organization values collaboration, innovation, service excellence, and creating an environment where providers can thrive professionally while making a lasting impact personally.

Apply Today

Join a team where your expertise is valued, your voice matters, and your work changes lives every day.

Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity & E-Verify Statement

Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law.

Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems participates in the E-Verify program. All newly hired employees are required to complete Form I-9 and will have their employment eligibility verified through E-Verify in accordance with federal law.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all individuals hired must provide documentation establishing identity and authorization to work in the United States. SVCHS does not use E-Verify to pre-screen applicants and will not take adverse action against an individual based solely on tentative non-confirmation results.

Applicants requiring assistance with the application process due to a disability may contact Human Resources for support.