Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider - NP, APRN, or PA (VT) - Pathfinder Recovery & Health Systems

Atlantic Health Strategies • Burlington, VT

2d • $70 - $80 • Remote

About The Position

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Behavioral Health Physician Assistant, or APRN provides direct psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. This role combines clinical acumen with a patient-centered, trauma-informed approach to care. The provider will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated treatment and high-quality outcomes through both telehealth and in-person care models.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing (APRN) or Physician Assistant Studies.
• Active, unrestricted Vermont​​ license as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), APRN, or Physician Assistant (PA-C).
• High levels of patient engagement and treatment adherence.
• Accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of all patient encounters.
• Collaboration that supports integrated, recovery-oriented care.
• Strong diagnostic and psychopharmacologic skills.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care models.
• Familiarity with telehealth delivery and electronic medical record systems.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in psychiatry, behavioral health, or addiction medicine preferred.
• DEA registration with buprenorphine waiver (preferred or must be obtained within 90 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and formulate individualized treatment plans.
• Provide medication management, including initiation and ongoing monitoring of psychotropic and medication-assisted treatments (MAT), such as buprenorphine, naltrexone, and Vivitrol.
• Deliver care in compliance with evidence-based practices and within scope of licensure.
• Collaborate closely with therapists, case managers, and medical staff to support integrated behavioral health care.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, side effects, and recovery goals.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) consistent with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and organizational standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and clinical supervision as required.
• Stay current with best practices in psychiatric and addiction medicine through continuing education.

Benefits

• Remote, part-time role with flexible scheduling.
• $70 - $80/hour compensation.
• Direct supervision and support from experienced leadership.
• Opportunity to work in a forward-thinking, innovation-driven organization.
• Ongoing professional development in both clinical practice and emerging behavioral health technology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time