Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Do you have a passion for making a real difference in the lives of people living with substance-use and mental health challenges? At Easterseals PORT Health, we’re seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mid-level Medical Provider, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician's Assistant (PA), to join our Outpatient Therapy Team (OPT) in New Bern, NC. As a valued member of our collaborative and supportive team, you will work together to transform the lives of individuals by providing a comprehensive range of services that treat the whole person and empower patients to find their way forward. What You’ll Do The primary purpose of the Mid-level Provider, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician's Assistant (PA), is to provide stabilization and treatment services to patients with a mental health and/or substance use diagnosis and will work in collaboration with other clinical professions to facilitate positive outcomes for them. Services provided to patients include but are not limited to giving medical diagnosis, ordering therapy and prescribing medications as well as medication management. The Provider maintains accurate and up to date referral sources, a therapeutic environment and promotes appropriate and healthy interpersonal behavior. Supervision is provided for NP's and PA's. How You’ll Benefit You’ll earn a competitive salary ($120K-130K+) based on your experience plus enjoy a Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm work schedule with some evening flexibility for program and client needs. This full-time position will work out of the New Bern clinic providing in-person care to patients in addition to providing tele-health to other clinics. We also offer competitive benefits for benefits-eligible positions. Our benefits include : Paid time off and paid holidays Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits + an optional Flexible Health Spending Account (FSA) Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and more 403(b) Retirement Plan Employee Assistance Program and Legal services, as needed We are a Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifier What we’re looking for: Current NC License to practice or Certification Required as a NP or PA Substance Use and/or Medication Assisted Treatment experience preferred Experience managing mental health diagnosis including depression, anxiety, bipolar and psychotic disorders required Ready to Apply? Join a team where work isn’t just something you do — it’s a purpose. Bring your expertise to a mission that matters. Apply now at www.eastersealsPORT.com or send your resume to [email protected] . About Easterseals PORT Health Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia. Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization. Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!
Requirements
- Current NC License to practice or Certification Required as a NP or PA
- Experience managing mental health diagnosis including depression, anxiety, bipolar and psychotic disorders required
Nice To Haves
- Substance Use and/or Medication Assisted Treatment experience preferred
Responsibilities
- provide stabilization and treatment services to patients with a mental health and/or substance use diagnosis
- work in collaboration with other clinical professions to facilitate positive outcomes for them
- giving medical diagnosis
- ordering therapy and prescribing medications as well as medication management
- maintains accurate and up to date referral sources
- maintains a therapeutic environment
- promotes appropriate and healthy interpersonal behavior
Benefits
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits + an optional Flexible Health Spending Account (FSA)
- Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and more
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program and Legal services, as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
