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

Rural Health Group at Enfield•Enfield, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for a full-time, permanent position in an outpatient primary care setting in northeastern North Carolina. The provider will deliver patient-centered psychiatric care within an established community health organization serving rural and underserved populations. The role serves multiple clinic locations in the eastern region: Enfield, Whitakers, Jackson, Scotland Neck, and Rich Square. The schedule is full-time and onsite. At least two years of clinical experience is preferred. The organization is a Federally Qualified Health Center and Patient-Centered Medical Home that has served northeastern North Carolina since 1974. It offers integrated behavioral health services and multidisciplinary clinical support across a network that includes primary care, pediatrics, OB/GYN, school-based health, dental, pharmacy, case management, nursing, and community outreach services. Patients include people with Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and those who are uninsured.

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

At least two years of clinical experience is preferred.
Primary care experience is 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 of 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.