Behavioral Health Full-Time NP/PA
About The Position
Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte is seeking an experienced, full-time Advanced Practice Provider specializing in Psychiatry to provide high-quality mental health services to patients throughout Charlotte and the surrounding communities. This position is open to board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP-BC) and Physician Assistants (PA) who are specifically trained and proficient in the delivery of psychiatric services within the Atrium Health Psychiatry Service Line. The provider will perform psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing treatment for adult patients across the lifespan. The APP will be responsible for evaluating, stabilizing, and treating patients with acute and chronic mental health conditions, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other mood and thought disorders.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Current or eligible licensure to practice as an NP or PA in North Carolina and South Carolina
- Current prescriptive privileges and DEA license required
- BLS for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association required
- Nurse Practitioners must hold a Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Nursing Practice and maintain certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) from a nationally recognized certifying body
- Physician Assistants must maintain certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Demonstrated critical-thinking and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment and as part of a multidisciplinary behavioral health team
Nice To Haves
- current or pending CAQ certification preferred
- One or more years of Psychiatry or Behavioral Health experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments
- Evaluate, diagnose, stabilize, and manage acute and chronic psychiatric conditions
- Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
- Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications within established scope of practice
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically indicated
- Accurately document patient encounters, assessments, treatment plans, and interventions in the medical record
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, nursing staff, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team
- Provide education to patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and available resources
- Coordinate appropriate follow-up care and referrals as clinically indicated
- Participate in departmental meetings, quality-improvement initiatives, and policy development as requested
- Advocate for the behavioral health needs of patients and families
Benefits
- $2,500 CME allowance plus 40 CME hours annually
- Eligible for moonlighting opportunities
- PTO
- Performance Incentive Bonuses up to 5%
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
