Department:02040 GCMG Psych: Park Road - Behavioral Health
Status:Full time
Benefits Eligible:Yes
Hours Per Week:40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:Monday-Friday schedule. Primarily remote with occasional onsite coverage on Fridays as needed.
Pay Range$59.00 - $88.50
Advocate Health Behavioral Health Outpatient Medication Services is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) specializing in Psychiatry to join our outpatient behavioral health team in Charlotte, North Carolina. This position offers the opportunity to provide compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care for patients through the lifespan within a collaborative multidisciplinary practice environment.
Position Details- Outpatient Behavioral Health
- Remote Work - option for Fridays in person
- Full-time Monday - Friday schedule
- 36 patient contact hours weekly
- No weekends, holidays, or call responsibilities
- Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
- Teaching opportunities available with residents, APP students and APP Fellows
- Eligible for performance incentive bonuses
Services ProvidedBehavioral Health Outpatient Medication Services provide comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services including:
- Psychiatric evaluations and medication management
- Depression and anxiety treatment
- ADHD and behavioral disorder management
- PTSD and trauma-related care
- Substance use treatment support
- Stress management
Behavioral Health APPs provide specialized psychiatric services in an outpatient setting for patients with acute and chronic mental health conditions. Responsibilities include psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, treatment planning, and ongoing care coordination.
Essential Functions- Perform psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic psychiatric conditions
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications appropriately
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as clinically indicated
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, nursing staff, and care teams
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, and treatment plans
- Document patient encounters accurately within the medical record
- Participate in departmental meetings and quality initiatives
QualificationsNurse Practitioner Candidates- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Master's Degree or Doctorate in Nursing Practice required
- Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) required
- Current North Carolina NP/APRN and RN licensure required
- DEA license and prescriptive authority required
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association required
Physician Assistant Candidates- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- NCCPA certification required/preferred
- CAQ certification preferred
- Current North Carolina PA licensure required
- DEA license and prescriptive authority required
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association required
Preferred Qualifications- One or more years of Psychiatry or Behavioral Health experience preferred
- Strong clinical judgment and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary behavioral health team
- Prior outpatient psychiatry or behavioral health experience preferred
Compensation- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
