BHS Lead Prescriber

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