Advanced Practice Provider - Behavioral Health

City/State

Newport News, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Provider Specialty

Behavioral Health

Overview:

Sentara Medical Group is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their Outpatient Behavioral Health Care Center located in Newport News, VA. Be part of a healthcare system that not only cultivates strong partnerships within primary care and behavioral health, but pioneers new and accessible ways for patients to get quality care in the right venue, at the right time. Our dedicated physicians are integral members of our planning, growth, and development process. Join Sentara and help us accomplish our mission of improving health every day.

Position Highlights:

• Collaborative team environment with 2 Advanced Practice Providers and 2 Therapists
• Standard work schedule of Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Diverse patient population, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, and substance use disorders
• Manage an average daily caseload of 13–14 patients
• Visit structure includes 60-minute initial evaluations and 30-minute follow-up appointments
• Responsibilities include care for new and established patients (primarily adults), medication management, and responding to MyChart messages

Benefits Highlights

• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Health, Dental, Vision, and more
• Retirement Packages with Matching Contribution
• Malpractice and Tail Coverage
• Licensure Renewals Paid
• $3,000 Annual CME Allowance
• $5,000 Annual Quality Performance Incentive
• $10,000 Student Loan Reimbursement Program
• Fully integrated EHR (Epic)
• PSLF eligible, Non-Profit

Why Newport News?

Newport News, VA offers a high quality of life with waterfront views, abundant parks, and easy access to outdoor recreation along the James River. Residents enjoy a strong sense of community, rich history, cultural attractions, and a diverse dining scene, all within the broader Hampton Roads region. With a relatively affordable cost of living and proximity to nearby cities like Williamsburg, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach, the area blends suburban comfort with coastal lifestyle and regional convenience.

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Providers at Sentara are eligible for special benefits such as Annual CME Allowance and 100% malpractice and tail coverage.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs providers in the following states:

North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.