Behavioral Health Remote Full-Time NP/PA

American Addiction Centers • Charlotte, NC

1d • $59 - $89 • Hybrid

About The Position

Advocate Health Behavioral Health Outpatient Medication Services is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) specializing in Psychiatry to join our outpatient behavioral health team in Charlotte, North Carolina. This position offers the opportunity to provide compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care for patients through the lifespan within a collaborative multidisciplinary practice environment. This is an outpatient behavioral health role with remote work options, offering a Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends, holidays, or call responsibilities. Teaching opportunities are available with residents, APP students, and APP Fellows. The role is eligible for performance incentive bonuses.

Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner Candidates: Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Nursing Practice required, Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) required, Current North Carolina NP/APRN and RN licensure required, DEA license and prescriptive authority required, BLS certification through the American Heart Association required.
• Physician Assistant Candidates: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program, NCCPA certification required/preferred, CAQ certification preferred, Current North Carolina PA licensure required, DEA license and prescriptive authority required, BLS certification through the American Heart Association required.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of Psychiatry or Behavioral Health experience preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary behavioral health team
• Prior outpatient psychiatry or behavioral health experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic psychiatric conditions
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications appropriately
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as clinically indicated
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, nursing staff, and care teams
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, and treatment plans
• Document patient encounters accurately within the medical record
• Participate in departmental meetings and quality initiatives

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Performance incentive bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level