Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Behavioral Health, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Monitoring, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Support, Code of Federal Regulations, Community Health, Community Providers, Federal Laws and Regulations, Healthcare, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Medications, Mentoring, Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry, Patient Care, People Management, Performance Management, Primary Care, Process Improvement, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychopharmacology, Quality Management, Side Effects, State Laws and Regulations, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
About the Role
Shenandoah Community Health (SCH) is seeking a Lead Prescriber (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) to provide high-quality psychiatric care while serving as a clinical leader within our integrated behavioral health program.
This role combines direct patient care, team leadership, and program oversight, including a key focus on expanding and maintaining excellence in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services.
What You'll Do
Clinical Care
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment planning
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
- Monitor patient progress, side effects, and treatment outcomes
- Provide patient education and brief therapeutic interventions
- Coordinate care with primary care and community providers
Leadership & Program Oversight
- Serve as a clinical leader and psychopharmacology expert
- Lead integration of behavioral health within behavioral health care teams
- Provide clinical and operational oversight of the SUD program, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, including MAT requirements and confidentiality standards (42 CFR Part 2)
- Develop and implement clinical protocols and workflows
- Drive quality improvement and performance initiatives
- Support clinical staff through mentorship, training, and consultation
Collaboration & Strategy
- Partner with leadership on program development and growth
- Participate in peer review, case consultation, and team meetings
- Support access, patient flow, and care coordination efforts
What We're Looking For
- Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Active and unrestricted West Virginia APRN license (or eligible)
- WV DEA license and prescriptive authority (or ability to obtain)
- 3+ years of behavioral health experience
- Experience with SUD/MAT programs strongly preferred
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience a plus
- All license / certifications must be obtained prior to start date
Why Join Us?
- Mission-driven, patient-centered organization
- Collaborative, team-based care model
- Opportunity to lead and shape behavioral health and SUD services
- Competitive salary + benefits package
- Supportive leadership and professional growth opportunities
Working Conditions:
- Office Conditions, indoor environment
- Sedentary: Sitting for extended periods of time
- Standing periods of time throughout the day
- Lifting: Medium-up to 50 lbs.
- OSHA exposure: 1
Apply Today
Join us in making a meaningful impact on mental health and recovery in our community
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Shenandoah Valley Medical System Inc