Connections Health Solutions

Provides 24/7 crisis behavioral health care

Behavioral Health Medical Provider - Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLeesburg, VA, USA$168.1k - $192kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Hold an unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Virginia or a multistate license.
Complete an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a master's-level certification in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP).
Be an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) recognized by the Virginia Joint Boards of Nursing and Medicine.
Hold licensure from the Virginia Board of Nursing and national certifications.
Hold an unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license and be registered with the Virginia Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP).
Have current DEA registration that includes Schedule III authority.
Be fully vaccinated and provide proper documentation, or qualify for an exemption under the Company's exemption process, before the start date.
Complete credentialing requirements within the required time period, including obtaining a National Provider Identifier (NPI), Medallion enrollment, Medicare enrollment, and any other credentials required for the role.
Obtain Virginia State Fingerprint Clearance.
Pass the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (VA DBHDS) background check.
Pass the Virginia Department of Social Services (VA DSS) Office of Background Investigations Central Registry Search.

Responsibilities

Direct, coordinate, and provide medical and clinical services to specified youth and adult consumers at the facility, including crisis intervention, psychiatric evaluation and assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, engagement, family meetings, supportive psychotherapy, individual education, risk assessment, and discharge planning.
Serve as the attending clinician for specified individuals and complete initial psychiatric assessments, crisis interventions, family interventions, focused crisis diagnostic assessments, assessments of capacity for consent to treatment, risk assessments, individual education, progress reviews toward treatment goals, and discharge planning addressing medical, psychological, social, behavioral, and developmental aspects of care, treatment, and services.
Document individuals’ progress in the clinical record, including admission orders, progress notes, and discharge orders; oversee medication education and consent in accordance with established policy.
Order laboratory tests according to clinical practice standards; review nursing staff health assessments, obtain past and current medical histories, and conduct focused physical examinations as indicated under established guidelines; initiate contact with primary care physicians and emergency room clinicians according to established guidelines.
Assess individuals’ needs and guide the clinical team while managing treatment-plan updates; initiate contact with outpatient behavioral health providers according to established guidelines; review and use all available documents from the crisis clinical team.
Provide necessary information to the clinical team regarding inpatient utilization and use appropriate medication based on best practices.
Collaborate with other personnel to ensure treatment modalities are appropriate; work with outside psychiatric providers in crisis and inpatient services; work with the community to review involuntary petitions, assess involuntary individuals, and coordinate with the legal system under guidelines for involuntary evaluation and treatment.
Participate in medical staff meetings, including regional and quarterly meetings, all required meetings, and meetings requested by Medical Leadership.
Complete emergency custody order petitions for individuals requiring further treatment evaluation.
Complete Medication over Objection petitions as needed.
Testify in civil commitment hearings as needed or required by the court.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Dual certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
Experience working in addiction treatment and recovery.
Doctorate of Nursing Practice.
Experience delivering crisis mental health treatment and/or family health treatment to children, adolescents, and/or adults.
Current DEA registration that includes Schedule III authority.

We’re not just behavioral health people—we’re crisis people.

Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery.

Founded by emergency room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, our model is physician-led and data-driven, drawing upon more than 15 years of crisis care expertise. Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice, we’ve delivered invaluable treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals facing crises. Our commitment remains consistent, to improve access, inspire hope, and provide the right support.

Our values shape our decisions, define our culture, and foster continuous learning and growth.

We accept people as they are, creating safe spaces where they feel valued and respected. We inspire hope by walking with people side-by-side, showing them grace and compassion. We act with intention, holding ourselves and each other accountable, and doing the right thing. We work as one team, trusting and supporting each other. We embrace change and innovation, striving to find better ways to fulfill our mission.

We are on a mission to change the face of behavioral health. Help us save lives and make a difference.

***Eligible for $10,000 Commitment bonus for Full Time***

What You'll Do:

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will direct, coordinate, and provide medical/clinical services to specified consumers (both youth and adult) within the facility, including, but not limited to intervention, psychiatric evaluation and assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, engagement, family meetings, supportive psychotherapy, individual education, risk assessment, and discharge planning.

Serves as the attending clinician to specified individuals. Completes initial psychiatric assessments, crisis interventions, family interventions, focused crisis diagnostic assessments, assessments of capacity for consent to treatment, risk assessments, individual education, progress toward treatment goals, discharge planning including medical, psychological, social, behavioral and developmental aspects of the consumer's care, treatment, and services.
Documents individual’s progress in the clinical record including admission order, progress notes, and discharge orders. Oversees delivery of medication education and consent, according to established policy.
Orders laboratory tests according to standards of clinical practice. Reviews the health assessment completed by nursing staff, obtains a past and current medical history, and conducts a focused physical examination as indicated, according to established guidelines. Initiates contact with Primary Care Physicians and Emergency Room clinicians according to established guidelines.
Assesses individual's needs and guides the clinical team while managing treatment plan updates, in addition to initiating contact with Outpatient Behavioral Health Provider according to established guidelines. Reviews and utilizes all available documents from the crisis clinical team.
Provides necessary information to clinical team regarding inpatient utilization. Utilizes appropriate medication based on best practices.
Collaborate with other personnel to ensure that each treatment modality is appropriate for the individual in addition to working with outside psychiatric providers in crisis and inpatient services. Works with the community to review involuntary petitions, assess involuntary individuals, and coordinate with the legal system to follow established guidelines for Involuntary Evaluation and Treatment.
Participates in medical staff meetings including regional and quarterly meetings; participates in all required meetings; and participates in any meeting as requested by Medical Leadership.
Complete petition for emergency custody order for all individuals who require further treatment evaluation.
Complete Medication over Objection petitions, as needed.
Testify in civil commitment hearings as needed/required by the court.
Performs all other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

Nurse Practitioner
- Unrestricted Registered Nursing license in the State of Virginia or hold multistate license
- Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a master’s level certification in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) by the Virginia Joint Boards of Nursing and Medicine
- Licensed by the Virginia Board of Nursing and National Certifications
- Unrestricted DEA license and registered with the Virginia Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP)
- Must have current DEA registration that includes Schedule III authority
The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment
Complete all credentialing requirements within the required time period, including but not limited to obtaining a National Provider Identifier (NPI), Medallion enrollment, Medicare enrollment, and any other necessary credentials as required for the role
State of Virginia Fingerprint Clearance
Must be able to pass Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (VA DBHDS) background check
Must be able to pass Virginia Department of Social Services (VA DSS) Office of Background Investigations - Central Registry Search

It would be great if you had:

Nurse Practitioner:
- Dual certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Experience working in addiction treatment and recovery
- Doctorate of Nursing Practice
- Experience in the delivery of crisis mental health and/or delivery of family health treatment to children, adolescents, and/or adults.
- Must have current DEA registration that includes Schedule III authority

What We Offer:

Full-time only:

Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)
Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays
Company‑paid parental leave available to eligible employees

All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time):

Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan

Actual compensation is based on relevant experience, education, internal equity, and budget.

Virginia pay range

$168,147—$192,000 USD

EEO Statement

Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.

Recruitment Fraud Warning

Connections Health Solutions has been made aware of individuals impersonating our recruiters and issuing fraudulent interview invitations and job offers.

Please note:

Official communications come only from an email address ending in @connectionshs.com.
We will never extend an offer without completing our formal interview process.
We will never ask candidates to pay fees, purchase equipment, or send money as part of the hiring process.

If you receive a suspicious communication claiming to represent Connections Health Solutions, please contact [email protected] to verify its authenticity before responding.

Virginia pay range 168147 - 192000 USD

About the Company

Connections Health Solutions

Provides 24/7 crisis behavioral health care

Connections Health Solutions provides 24/7 behavioral health crisis care through crisis response centers that include walk-in urgent care, a 23-hour psychiatric observation unit, a crisis stabilization unit, and outpatient programs. It stabilizes patients quickly in a least-restrictive setting and works with state and local governments, health plans, nonprofits, and law enforcement to build value-based crisis systems that reduce unnecessary hospital admissions. It differentiates itself by operating specialized behavioral health facilities instead of EDs, accepts all patients regardless of insurance or acuity, and partners with agencies to lower overall healthcare costs. Its goal is to scale community-based crisis systems that improve patient outcomes and expand access to this model across more regions.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Late Stage VC
Total funding: $58M
Headquarters: Phoenix, AZ
Founded: 2009

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