Permanent | Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | Western North Carolina Service Area

Henderson • Henderson, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is recruiting an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for a full-time, permanent role in an outpatient primary care setting serving rural and underserved communities in northeastern North Carolina. The provider will work onsite across multiple clinics in the western region of the service area: Henderson, Stovall, Lake Gaston (Littleton), Twin County (Hollister), and Norlina. The organization is an established community health organization and Federally Qualified Health Center with Patient-Centered Medical Home status, integrated behavioral health services, and multidisciplinary clinical support.

The role provides psychiatric care as part of an integrated care team. The organization serves patients with Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and those who are uninsured. Its resources include primary care, pediatrics, OB/GYN, school-based health, dental, pharmacy, case management, RN ACO care management, and community outreach programs.

This is an onsite position requiring travel among assigned clinic locations. Candidates with at least two years of clinical experience are preferred. Employment requirements include federal and state criminal background checks, drug screening, influenza vaccination, and completion of Form I-9 with documentation verifying identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Master's or doctoral degree in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health.
• Current licensure as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
• Active, unrestricted North Carolina APRN license.
• Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct patient care experience in a clinical setting.
• Ability to work full-time onsite across assigned clinic locations.
• Strong judgment, communication, customer service, teamwork, and clinical skills.
• Commitment to rural healthcare and serving underserved communities.
• Federal and state criminal background checks are required.
• Drug screening is required.
• Influenza vaccination is a condition of employment.
• New hires must complete Form I-9 and provide documentation verifying identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Primary care experience is preferred.
• Candidates with at least two years of clinical experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications for a range of mental health conditions.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, social workers, and other clinical team members to coordinate integrated patient care.
• Conduct follow-up evaluations and monitor treatment effectiveness and adherence.
• Educate patients and families about treatment options, medication adherence, and coping strategies.
• Provide crisis intervention, support, and stabilization for patients experiencing suicidal ideation, aggressive behavior, or other acute psychiatric distress.
• Coordinate emergency care and ongoing treatment as clinically appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional, ethical, confidentiality, and legal standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, public education, and efforts to improve mental healthcare in rural communities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Signing bonus and relocation assistance, if applicable.
• Annual CME allowance up to $3,000 and up to 40 hours.
• Malpractice coverage through the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).
• Paid time off.
• Closed on major holidays.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution after 2 years.
• Reimbursement for professional fees and dues.
• Potential eligibility for National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program, Students to Service (S2S), and NHSC Scholars programs.
• Potential eligibility for the NURSE Corps Loan Repayment Program.
• Potential state high-needs service area bonus for qualifying candidates who do not require loan repayment.

What This Job Offers

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