Psychiatric Mental Health NP | Coastal living | Jacksonville, NC

UHS$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Board Certified/Board Eligible Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Active or eligible North Carolina license
  • DEA and applicable certifications

Responsibilities

  • Provide inpatient psychiatric care to adults, adolescents, and children
  • Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and interdisciplinary support staff
  • Manage day-to-day clinical responsibilities, treatment planning, and follow-ups
  • Document patient care activities

Benefits

  • Commencement bonus, retention bonus & relocation assistance
  • Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous PTO and CME time with reimbursement
  • 401(k) match offered
  • Support for wellness and work-life balance including disability coverage, employee stock purchase plan, and student loan assistance
Full Job Description
We are seeking a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join a 102-bed freestanding behavioral health hospital in Jacksonville. This role offers strong compensation, and schedule stability, allowing you to focus on high-quality inpatient psychiatric care while working alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary treatment team at Brynn Marr Hospital.

Quick Facts
Employment Type: Full-time employed or independent contractor
Schedule / Hours: Monday-Friday
Call: Shared weekend rotation
Patient Volume: Managed inpatient caseload
Location: Jacksonville, NC (15 miles from the coast)
Practice Setting: Inpatient psychiatric hospital for Adolesents and adults
Support / Care Team: Psychiatrists, APPs, therapists, nursing, case management

Responsibilities
• Provide inpatient psychiatric care to adult, adolescent, and child populations
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and interdisciplinary support staff
• Manage day-to-day clinical responsibilities, treatment planning, and follow-ups
• Document patient care

Compensation & Benefits
Salary: Competitive base salary + performance incentives
Sign-on / Relocation: Commencement bonus, retention bonus & relocation assistance
Health, Dental, Vision & Retirement: Comprehensive benefits + 401(k) match
PTO, CME & Schedule Flexibility: Generous PTO and CME time with reimbursement
Wellness & Work-Life Balance Support: Disability coverage, employee stock purchase plan, student loan assistance

Qualifications
• Board Certified / Board Eligible Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Active or eligible North Carolina license
• DEA and applicable certifications

Growth & Development
• Leadership and advancement opportunities within a national healthcare network
• Professional development and continuing education support

Call to Action

Apply today or contact:

Will DeCuyper

Senior Manager of Behavioral Health Physician Recruitment

In-house Physician Recruiter


[email protected]

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