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

Roanoke Rapids • Roanoke Rapids, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for a full-time, permanent position in an outpatient primary care setting in northeastern North Carolina. The role provides patient-centered psychiatric care within an established community health organization serving rural and underserved populations. The position is onsite and supports patients across multiple clinic locations in the Roanoke Rapids area.

The organization is an FQHC serving insured and uninsured patients, with integrated behavioral health services and multidisciplinary clinical support. Its broader network includes primary care, pediatrics, OB/GYN, dental, pharmacy, case management, and community outreach services. The position offers an opportunity to build long-term relationships in the community and contribute to improving rural mental healthcare.

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.
• Strong communication, teamwork, judgment, and patient-centered care skills.

Nice To Haves

• Primary care experience.
• Commitment to rural healthcare and interest in building long-term relationships within the community.

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