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.
• Among 36 specialties in Sentara, our Behavioral Health teams stand out—ranking #1 system-wide in DEI, foundational support, organization, resilience, and work-life balance, and consistently placing in the top 6 across all key engagement and performance categories.
• Join a team recognized for excellence in patient care, teamwork, leadership, and a culture that truly supports its people.
• 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. .

Benefits

• Caring For Your Family and Your Career
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Annual CME Allowance
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• 100% Malpractice and Tail Coverage
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met 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. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!