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
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Join us in making a meaningful impact on mental health and recovery in our community