Behavioral Health Full-Time NP/PA
About The Position
Atrium Health is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider specializing in behavioral health to join its Street Psychiatry team in Charlotte, North Carolina, as part of the Wellness Without Walls program. The position expands access to community-based psychiatric and behavioral health services for individuals experiencing acute and chronic mental health conditions, including people who may face barriers to traditional healthcare settings. The provider conducts psychiatric evaluations, medical histories, physical examinations, and ongoing assessments; diagnoses behavioral health conditions; develops individualized treatment plans; manages psychiatric medications; monitors treatment responses; and coordinates follow-up care. The APP collaborates with psychiatrists, nursing staff, social workers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to support integrated care, continuity of care, patient stabilization, and connections to community and healthcare resources. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, for 40 hours per week.
Requirements
- For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: a master's degree or Doctorate in Nursing Practice.
- For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: current North Carolina Nurse Practitioner license.
- For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: current PMHNP-BC certification through a nationally recognized certifying body.
- For the Physician Assistant pathway: graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- For the Physician Assistant pathway: current North Carolina Physician Assistant license.
- For the Physician Assistant pathway: current NCCPA certification.
- Current prescriptive privileges and DEA license.
- Ability to assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic psychiatric conditions.
- Proficiency in psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and individualized treatment planning.
- Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals with diverse behavioral health needs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in psychiatry, behavioral health, or community-based healthcare.
- For Physician Assistants: current or pending Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Psychiatry.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and periodic medical histories and physical examinations.
- Perform psychiatric evaluations and ongoing patient assessments.
- Assess and diagnose acute and chronic behavioral health conditions.
- Develop individualized treatment plans.
- Manage psychiatric medications and monitor treatment responses.
- Coordinate appropriate follow-up care and connect patients with community and healthcare resources.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, nursing staff, social workers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Provide compassionate, patient-centered behavioral health support and promote continuity of care.
Benefits
- Paid time off programs.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent-care expenses.
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Career development programs.
- Potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual performance-based increases.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
