Mid-Level Medical Provider

Easterseals PORT•Elizabeth City, NC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Full-Time Mid-Level Medical Provider to lead, mentor, and empower our Substance Use and Behavioral Health teams. This position will service the Eastern North Carolina areas. The Mid-Level Medical Provider plays a key role in supporting clinical excellence across Easterseals PORT Health teams. This role ensures that medical and nursing practices meet internal policies, regulatory standards, and community best practices. The Mid-Level Medical Provider provides direct support, training, consultation, and clinical services, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to promote integrated, high-quality care for individuals with mental health issues (including SPMI) and substance use diagnoses or co-morbidities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (Master’s degree preferred)
Current unrestricted North Carolina license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant.
Experience working with adults with SPMI and co-occurring substance use disorders preferred
Knowledge of adult psychopathology, psychiatric nursing, pharmacology, and community resources
Provide a variety of in person or virtual services in your home clinic and across the agency as needed or assigned.

Responsibilities

Administer and document psychiatric medications in collaboration with the psychiatrist.
Monitor individuals for adverse reactions, side effects, and treatment effectiveness.
Provide structured, therapeutic, face-to-face interventions focused on psychosocial, rehabilitative, and functional domains.
Promote health education and medication adherence strategies in collaboration with clients and caregivers.
Coordinate care and communication with external medical providers as needed.
Educate staff on monitoring psychiatric symptoms and medication side effects.
Function as an active provider within the team, supporting client stability and community integration.
Attend team meetings daily/weekly to collaborate on positive outcomes for patients with the care team.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including Medication Administration Records (MAR) and other clinical records.
Assist in preparing documentation for utilization reviews and audits.
Ensure compliance with national standards (e.g., those from the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill and SAMHSA).
Complete required training and certifications within prescribed timeframes.
Provide ongoing clinical support to care teams.
Assist with new staff training and promote consistent application of clinical standards.
Support integrated care and community collaboration initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned and in accordance with Easterseals PORT Health policies.