Remote Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - must be licensed in Virginia. Full Practice Authority preferred. 

Status: Exempt | Full Time
Reports To: Director of Operations
Location: Remote. Monday - Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm.

About AMFM Healthcare
A Mission for Michael (AMFM Healthcare) was born from a place of personal loss and deep compassion. After the tragic passing of a beloved son due to mental illness, we made it our mission to help others find hope, healing, and lasting recovery.

We specialize in residential treatment for severe mental illness, offering a level of care that combines clinical excellence with genuine human connection. Our approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, and our team is composed of passionate professionals committed to transforming lives.

At AMFM, you’ll experience more than just a workplace — you’ll find a community. Our nurturing environment, personalized care, and unwavering support make our facilities stand apart from traditional mental health centers.

About Mission Connection Healthcare
Mission Connection Healthcare is a division of AMFM Healthcare that offers a comprehensive level of mental healthcare for those who need more than traditional, once-a-week therapy. Designed to fit seamlessly into everyday life, our flexible clinical programming is available at times that work for each client’s schedule—either in person or via virtual telehealth.

We provide individual, experiential, and group therapy to foster healing through the power of connection and community. Our unique therapeutic model is delivered by licensed therapists and clinicians who specialize in helping clients build the tools necessary to support lasting healing.

Mission Connection serves adults with a wide range of mental health challenges, including serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI), mood disorders, and co-occurring conditions. Whether a client needs structured outpatient care or is transitioning from a higher level of treatment, Mission Connection provides a safe, supportive environment where progress is possible and connection is key.

Position Overview
AMFM Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our interdisciplinary team. This role is essential in providing high-quality psychiatric care to adults and adolescents in our residential treatment program. The Nurse Practitioner will assess, diagnose, and treat clients in collaboration with psychiatrists, therapists, and others.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in psychiatric care, excellent interpersonal skills, and a deep commitment to patient-centered treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations and ongoing assessments

• Collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer and clinical leadership to deliver effective treatment

• Develop and manage individualized psychiatric treatment plans

• Prescribe and monitor medications, adjusting as needed

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and lab results

• Maintain accurate documentation in Electronic Health Records

• Coordinate care with nursing, clinical, administrative, and billing teams

• Support pre-assessment and approval processes for incoming clients

• Participate in quality assurance, program development, and training

• Perform other medical and psychiatric duties as assigned

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  Qualifications

  Required:

  • Must be 21 years of age or older

  • Active and current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License in the State of Virginia

  • Must be able to practice without supervision.

  • Master’s Degree in Nursing

  • Ability to pass federal and state background checks, including Central Registry, Fieldprint, Livescan, and standard screenings

• Preferred:

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting

AMFM Healthcare is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.