Legacy Care’s independent medical group is committed to delivering exceptional patient care in post‑acute care settings across Virginia. Our mission is to personalize healthcare experiences to meet each patient’s distinct needs throughout the continuum of care. Clinicians at Legacy Care enjoy clinical autonomy, a collaborative support team, and flexible scheduling options that promote work‑life balance.

Role Overview: PMHNP — Part Time — Hampton, VA

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our Hampton, VA team on a part‑time basis. The successful clinician will deliver mental health assessment and treatment services within post‑acute and long‑term care settings, working closely with facility staff to support resident‑centered behavioral health, symptom management and overall wellbeing.

Benefits for Our Healthcare Professionals

• Flexible part‑time scheduling to support work‑life balance

• Competitive compensation

• Clinical autonomy within a collaborative interdisciplinary team

• Professional clinical and administrative support, including streamlined credentialing and in‑house billing

• Access to discounted medical malpractice insurance

• Opportunities for peer consultation, supervision and professional development

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and evidence‑based treatment for residents in post‑acute and long‑term care settings

• Conduct timely on‑site and telehealth mental health evaluations, risk assessments and crisis management as needed

• Develop and implement individualized psychiatric care plans, setting measurable goals in collaboration with residents, families and facility staff

• Manage psychopharmacologic therapies, including initiation, monitoring, reconciliation and deprescribing where appropriate

• Provide psychotherapy and supportive counselling appropriate to the population and scope of practice

• Coordinate care with primary care clinicians, nursing staff and behavioral health specialists, and facilitate referrals to community resources and psychiatry when required

• Document mental health encounters accurately and promptly in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

• Participate in care‑planning meetings, multidisciplinary rounds and family conferences to ensure coordinated, person‑centered care

• Support facility quality and safety initiatives related to behavioral health, including reduction of psychotropic polypharmacy, fall prevention and minimization of restrictive interventions

Qualifications and Required Skills

• Master’s degree or post‑graduate PMHNP qualification from an accredited nursing program

• Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in Virginia and current DEA registration or waiver as required

• Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP‑BC or equivalent) preferred

• Experience in geriatric psychiatry, post‑acute care, long‑term care or related behavioral health settings preferred

• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Record systems and accurate clinical documentation

• Excellent clinical judgement, strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; additional certifications desirable depending on facility needs

• Compassionate, culturally sensitive and professional approach to resident‑centered mental health care

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

We provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. Legacy Care is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and treats all candidates with respect.