Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) - Psychiatric Emergency Services

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well‑being of the unique communities we serve. Position Advanced Practice Provider (PMHNP or Physician Assistant with relevant psychiatric training) to join the Emergency Department’s Psychiatric Emergency Service (PES). Responsibilities Screening, ongoing evaluation, and treatment of patients presenting with mental health and/or substance use concerns in the Emergency Department. Performing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and establishing diagnoses. Responding to behavioral emergencies. Providing brief supportive therapy. Prescribing and ordering evidence‑based psychopharmacologic treatments. Making recommendations regarding involuntary commitment when appropriate. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary crisis team on resources and disposition planning. Obtaining relevant medical and psychiatric history, performing focused physical assessments, and reviewing and interpreting pertinent diagnostic tests and results. Timely and thorough documentation of psychiatric consult notes, including assessment and medical decision‑making, treatment recommendations (including level of care), patient history, diagnoses, and mental status examinations. Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent organization, and the ability to function effectively in a fast‑paced emergency department environment are essential. This position is based exclusively in the Emergency Department and has a variable schedule. Preferred Qualifications Prior emergency department and/or psychiatric crisis experience. North Carolina First Commitment Certification. Additional Benefits Eligible for evening and weekend shift differentials. Eligible for continuing medical education (CME) reimbursement through the Department of Emergency Medicine. Other Information Completion of an accredited graduate‑level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program. Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider (e.g., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) in the state of North Carolina. Board certification if required by the Department; DEA registration. No prior experience required. Demonstrated clinical competency, effective leadership, strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication, and analytical skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively; documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email View email address on click.appcast.io if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or apply for a career opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Direct Jobs