Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practionioner

Job Description

Job Description

Anuvia Prevention & Recovery Center | Confidential Job Posting

NOW HIRING Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner — Adolescent (5+) & Adult Mental Health • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Full-Time, Salary/Exempt • On-Site, Main Campus, Charlotte, NC

Department

Clinical Outpatient

Functional Area

Psychiatric Care • Medication-Assisted Treatment • Integrated BH

Reports To

Chief Clinical Officer

FLSA Status

Salary / Exempt

Certification

PMHNP Certification preferred (or ability to obtain within 3 years); DEA preferred

Education

Approved Nurse Practitioner program required

License

NC Board of Nursing + NC Board of Medical Examiners approval; NC Board of Pharmacy prescription privilege; Valid NC or SC Driver's License

Populations Served

Adolescents (ages 5+) • Adults • Substance Use Disorder clients

“Deliver integrated psychiatric care — adolescent, adult, and substance use — for a Charlotte community that has counted on Anuvia for decades.”

Position Summary

The primary role of this position is to assess, monitor, and treat psychiatric conditions and to provide Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for individuals with substance use disorders. Reporting to the Chief Clinical Officer, the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) serves adolescent clients ages 5 and older and adult clients across Anuvia's outpatient programs, delivering integrated care that considers physical health, mental health, and substance use recovery together.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis

• Diagnose, conduct, and prescribe medications for clients presenting with psychiatric mental health and/or substance use disorder conditions (or those likely to have them).
• Assess adolescent clients ages 5+ and adult clients, developing treatment plans that fit each person's developmental stage and clinical need.
• Perform client histories and physicals, risk-factor assessments, and order therapeutic and diagnostic tests.
• Obtain medical history and perform physical examinations to establish a baseline regarding health status and progress of consumers.
• Provide emergency psychiatric services, including physical and psychosocial examinations.

Medication Management & Medication-Assisted Treatment

• Prescribe necessary medications, treatments, and diagnostic tests in accordance with Anuvia policy, formulary, and relevant regulations of the State.
• Deliver Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for substance use disorders, including buprenorphine/Suboxone, naltrexone/Vivitrol, and (where applicable) methadone.
• Manage and ensure all medication and pharmacotherapy work is compliant with NC Medical Board rules and regulations, service definitions, and DEA requirements.
• Provide on-call services as needed.

Integrated Care & Collaboration

• Provide integrated care that considers physical health, mental health, and substance use recovery together.
• Consult with physicians on cases beyond the scope of qualification of a PMHNP.
• Collaborate with therapists and counselors to ensure a comprehensive, holistic treatment approach.
• Ensure smooth communication with other health professionals for effective clinical service delivery.
• Provide consultation to the clinic's nursing and medical staff to enhance overall quality service delivery.

Documentation, Compliance & Care Planning

• Document services in the client record; put all relevant client data in medical records.
• Review and sign service plans and person-centered plans for medical necessity.
• Develop appropriate treatment plans and provide effective management of client care with proper evaluation.
• Formulate, execute, and review healthcare education delivered to clients and families.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Populations Served — At a Glance

• Adolescents ages 5 and older — mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, trauma, adjustment disorders.

• Adults — mood, psychotic, anxiety, PTSD, and personality disorders across the diagnostic spectrum.

• Substance use disorder clients — including MAT (buprenorphine, naltrexone, methadone) as clinically appropriate.

• Integrated behavioral health — physical health, mental health, and substance use recovery considered together.

Competencies

Adaptability

Nurturing

Unity

Vitality

Integrity

Accountability

Adaptability: Innovate and be creative

Nurturing: Demonstrate compassionate care

Unity: Support diversity and motivate one another

Vitality: Challenge the status quo

Integrity: Demand uncompromising ethical standards and inspire trust

Accountability: Take ownership of our decisions and take responsibility for their impact

Communications

• Exhibits good listening and comprehension

• Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form

• Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally

• Keeps others adequately informed

• Selects and uses appropriate communication methods

Dependability

• Commits to doing the best job possible

• Follows instructions, responds to management direction

• Keeps commitments

• Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines

• Responds to requests for service and assistance

• Takes responsibility for own actions

Initiative

• Asks for help when needed