Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

• $85K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification required.
  • Current, unrestricted RN license in North Carolina or multistate equivalent.
  • Graduate-level PMHNP program completion from an accredited institution.
  • Current PMHNP-BC certification or eligibility for certification for new graduates.
  • 1-3 years of psychiatric/mental health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide psychiatric evaluations and diagnoses for students.
  • Prescribe and monitor medications in a therapeutic setting.
  • Conduct psychiatric emergency interventions as needed.
  • Collaborate with clinical staff at The Counseling Center and Medical Clinic.
  • Facilitate voluntary and involuntary hospitalizations when necessary.
  • Utilize referral sources within the university and community.

Benefits

  • Accrued vacation and sick leave for eligible employees.
  • Community service leave.
  • Comprehensive health benefits through Aetna.
  • Vision, dental, and flexible spending options via NCFlex.
  • 12 paid holidays annually.
  • Retirement plans through the Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS).
  • Optional supplemental retirement plans available.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support.
  • Discounts at the campus recreation center and university bookstore.
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type
EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide psychiatric care to the students of the university community. This entails providing psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders, and medical assessments for students, as well as prescribing medications and monitoring their use in a therapeutic setting. Provide psychiatric emergency intervention as needed. Consult and collaborate with the clinical staff of The Counseling Center, as well as the Medical Clinic staff to provide appropriate, collaborative care for students. Facilitate the processing of both voluntary and involuntary hospitalizations. Become familiar with and utilize referral sources within the University and external community

Minimum Requirements
  • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
  • Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina, or a multistate RN license/privilege recognized by North Carolina.
  • Completion of a graduate-level Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program (MSN, post-graduate certificate, or DNP) from a nationally accredited program.
  • Current Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (PMHNP-BC) certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or eligibility for certification if the position permits a new graduate.


Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
  • 1-3 years of experience providing psychiatric/mental health care, preferably in a college/university, outpatient behavioral health, community mental health, or integrated healthcare setting.
  • Experience with young adults and emerging adults, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma-related conditions, mood disorders, and other common psychiatric conditions.
  • Experience providing psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and follow-up care.
  • Experience collaborating with counselors, psychologists, primary care providers, social workers, and other members of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Knowledge of college student mental health, crisis assessment, suicide risk assessment, and safety planning.
  • Familiarity with HIPAA, FERPA, and confidentiality requirements in a college health environment.


Required License or Certification

Licensure in the State of North Carolina as a (Psychiatric) Nurse Practitioner, Master's Degree (required) with higher education preferred.
• DEA license.

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.
On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working Title
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Position Number
006585

Recruitment Salary Range
commensurate with education and experience

FLSA
Exempt

Appointment Type
Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track
No

FTE

If Time Limited, Appointment Length

Organizational Division
Administration

Organizational Location
VC for Student Affairs

Organizational Unit
Health Services

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
EPA3221

Open Date
10/05/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled
Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Date Position Available
09/29/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

  • Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
  • Community Service Leave
  • Aetna - State Health Benefits of North Carolina
  • NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
  • Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Campus Recreation Center Discount
  • University Bookstore Discount
  • and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Quick Link
https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/41711

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