Behavioral Health Clinician - Full Time
About The Position
Carbon Health is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to support behavioral health services in an in-person clinical setting. The role is intended for an advanced practice clinician with at least two years of experience working independently in psychiatry. The clinician will assess patients, support psychiatric treatment, and provide thoughtful, evidence-based behavioral healthcare. The position requires strong psychiatric assessment and treatment skills, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with other healthcare professionals. Experience in a student health setting is preferred. This is a full-time opportunity with an agreed schedule of approximately 24–40 hours per week. Compensation is listed as $130,000–$160,000 annually and depends on qualifications, experience, schedule, and other relevant factors. The posting notes that compensation for schedules below 40 hours per week should be confirmed before publication. Carbon Health describes a patient-centered, collaborative clinical culture supported by CarbyOS, its proprietary electronic health record system designed to reduce administrative burden. The system includes AI tools such as a hands-free note-writer to help providers focus on patient care.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current PA or NP certification.
- At least two years of experience working independently in psychiatry.
- Active, unrestricted professional license in the state where the role will be practiced.
- Ability to meet applicable prescribing, credentialing, and other clinical practice requirements.
- Strong psychiatric assessment, diagnostic, and treatment-planning skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and clinical documentation skills.
- Availability for an agreed schedule of approximately 24–40 hours per week.
- Ability to work in person at the designated clinical location.
- Successful completion of applicable credentialing, background checks, and other employment requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a student health setting.
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Familiarity with evidence-based psychiatric treatment and ongoing medication management.
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric and behavioral health assessments within the clinician’s scope of practice.
- Evaluate patients’ presenting concerns, symptoms, relevant medical and psychiatric histories, and treatment needs.
- Develop appropriate differential diagnoses and individualized treatment plans.
- Provide evidence-based recommendations and treatment within clinical scope and applicable practice requirements.
- Monitor patient progress and reassess treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
- Identify patients who require additional specialty services or a higher level of care.
- Educate patients about treatment options, medications, and follow-up recommendations.
- Support ongoing psychiatric treatment and continuity of care.
- Monitor treatment response, tolerability, and potential medication-related concerns.
- Adjust treatment plans as clinically appropriate and within applicable scope-of-practice requirements.
- Coordinate referrals and follow-up care when additional services are needed.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to support coordinated, patient-centered care.
- Communicate clinical findings and treatment recommendations clearly.
- Follow applicable clinical protocols, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to a supportive clinical environment focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
