Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Position Summary We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to serve as the primary psychiatric provider for our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). In this high-autonomy role, you will drive daily clinical care—leading psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and treatment planning—while working under a structured collaborative agreement with our off-site Medical Director. Core Responsibilities Psychiatric Evaluations & Admissions: Conduct comprehensive initial psychiatric evaluations and level-of-care assessments for incoming PHP and IOP clients. Medication Management: Oversee routine medication management, prescription renewals, and protocol adjustments for mental health and substance use disorders (including MAT where applicable). Treatment Team Leadership: Lead the psychiatric component of weekly interdisciplinary treatment team meetings alongside therapists, case managers, and the Clinical Director. Clinical Documentation: Maintain timely, compliant EHR documentation detailing medical necessity, treatment plans, and progress notes to satisfy state licensing, payer, and accreditation standards. Patient & Crisis Management: Address acute psychiatric stabilization, routine clinical escalations, and discharge planning. Physician Collaboration: Meet regularly with the Medical Director for required supervisory check-ins, chart reviews, and collaborative agreement updates. Qualifications Active, unrestricted PMHNP-BC license (Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing) in North Carolina. Active federal DEA registration (Schedules II–V) and state controlled-substance license. Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical experience in psychiatric care, behavioral health, or addiction treatment (PHP/IOP experience preferred). Strong diagnostic skills and comfort operating as the primary on-site psychiatric provider. #J-18808-Ljbffr