Psychiatric Advanced Practice Clinician

Western North Carolina Community Health Services • Marion, NC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is seeking a motivated and engaging Psychiatric Advanced Practice Clinician (PMHNP or Psychiatric PA) for a new position serving pediatric and adult patients. This role offers the opportunity to work with individuals experiencing substance use and mental health disorders, with a focus on trauma-informed services and a compassionate, non-judgmental approach. The Psychiatric APC will be integrated into a primary care setting, collaborating closely with the behavioral health department and primary care providers. The core responsibilities include assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, and modifying interventions as clinically appropriate, under the guidance of a supervising physician. The position aims to assess, maintain, and improve the mental health status of individuals through timely access to evidence-based treatments within a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of care.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and e-mail communication.
• Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly with patients, providers, clinical staff, and leadership.
• Demonstrates leadership, teaching, and evaluation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledgeable about current standards, methods, and procedures for the delivery of evidence-based care in an efficient, organized, and accurate manner.
• Collaboration and teamwork skills to work efficiently with others to provide new ideas and help inspire staff and management.
• Time management skills to be able to see a high number of patients.
• Interpersonal skills, compassion, and empathy to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Flexibility to work with a variety of people differing in ages, personalities, and backgrounds.
• Graduation from an accredited master’s degree program as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Nurse Practitioner with PMHNP certification, or Physician Assistant with Psychiatry Certificate of Qualification (CAQ).
• Current State of North Carolina NP/PA licensure/certification required.
• Current DEA license required.
• BLS and all applicable certifications required (must be obtained within 30 days of employment).
• Must be Medicaid & Medicare eligible.

Nice To Haves

• Previous medical office or FQHC experience preferred.
• Dual diagnosis experience is preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish and/or Russian.
• Experience in public health.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional health services to complement the delivery of integrated team-based, whole-person, trauma-informed behavioral health care services.
• Assess, maintain, and improve the mental health status of individuals through timely access to evidence-based treatments.
• Effectively collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Assess, diagnose, prescribe, and modify interventions as clinically appropriate with the support and guidance of a supervising physician.

Benefits

• Competitive health plans for employees and dependents including medical, dental, vision, and telehealth
• Up to Two (2) Floating Holidays
• Up to Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
• Accrued Bi-weekly PTO (total of 156 hours in 1st year)
• 403b Retirement Savings with Match
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Telehealth services
• HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration) and Public Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness
• Monthly staff meetings and training
• Relias Learning Management System
• Continued Medical Education (CME) & Continuing Education (CEU)

What This Job Offers

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