Behavioral Health Full-Time NP/PA

Advocate Health • Charlotte, NC

4d • $59 - $89

About The Position

Atrium Health is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) specializing in Behavioral Health to provide comprehensive care for adult and/or pediatric patients with acute and chronic psychiatric and behavioral health conditions. The role may provide care in ambulatory and/or hospital-based settings, including psychiatric consultations, evaluations, medication management, and ongoing treatment.

The APP assesses, diagnoses, and develops individualized treatment plans based on each patient's age, clinical condition, and acuity. Care includes ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, prescribing pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, monitoring treatment outcomes, and educating patients and families. The APP collaborates with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to support coordinated, safe, high-quality, cost-effective, and evidence-based care, including appropriate referrals and continuity of care.

Responsibilities are performed within the provider’s scope of practice under applicable state laws, licensing regulations, institutional policies, clinical privileges, and practice agreements. The position is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, with a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule and 40 hours per week. The listed pay range is $59.00–$88.50.

Requirements

• Current or eligible North Carolina Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensure, as applicable.
• Active national board certification in the appropriate clinical specialty and patient population.
• Active DEA registration prior to hire, as required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and any additional certifications required by clinical practice.
• At least two years of clinical experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in behavioral health, psychiatry, or a related mental health setting.
• Experience conducting psychiatric evaluations, diagnosing and managing behavioral health conditions, developing treatment plans, and providing psychiatric medication management.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice, patient safety, and compassionate behavioral health care.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health services to adult and/or pediatric patients with acute and chronic psychiatric and behavioral health conditions in ambulatory and/or hospital-based settings.
• Conduct psychiatric consultations, comprehensive assessments, evaluations, and diagnoses.
• Develop individualized treatment and management plans and provide evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic studies.
• Evaluate patient progress, monitor treatment effectiveness and outcomes, and adjust medication regimens and care plans as clinically indicated.
• Provide patient and family education about psychiatric diagnoses, treatment options, medication management, and behavioral health wellness.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, therapists, social workers, nursing staff, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient-centered care.
• Coordinate referrals, follow-up care, transitions to higher levels of care when clinically necessary, and continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation in accordance with clinical, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, interdisciplinary collaboration, and departmental activities.
• Practice within the applicable scope of practice, state laws, licensing regulations, institutional policies, clinical privileges, and practice agreements.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care 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.
• Competitive compensation, potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and the opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
• Career development and well-being programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed