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

• Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities

• Seeks increased responsibilities

• Takes independent actions and calculated risks

• Undertakes self-development activities

• Volunteers readily

Problem Solving

• Develops alternative solutions

• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully

• Identifies problems in a timely manner

• Resolves problems in early stages

• Works well in group problem-solving situations

Quality

• Applies feedback to improve performance

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

• Displays commitment to excellence

• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality

• Monitors own work to ensure quality

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

Completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program. Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in North Carolina by the NC Board of Nursing and NC Board of Medical Examiners, with prescription privilege from the NC Board of Pharmacy. Two or more years of related clinical experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). DEA license and/or PMHNP Certification preferred, or the ability to obtain within three years. Substance use disorder / MAT experience preferred; adolescent (ages 5+) and adult mental health experience preferred.

Language Ability

Read, analyze, and interpret clinical, professional, technical, and governmental documents. Write clinical notes, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, families, clinicians, and community partners.

Mathematical Ability

Compute basic mathematical skills including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Includes clinical dosing calculations.

Reasoning Ability

Apply clinical judgment and structured problem-solving to interpret patient presentation, resolve diagnostic exceptions, and design treatment plans in situations where limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Clerical Ability

Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures — document management, records retention, forms design, correspondence workflows, and healthcare office procedures and terminology.

Computer Skills

• General use of personal computers, printers, and copiers

• Ability to document activity in the Electronic Health Records system

• MS Office applications and other software required of the position

Certificates & Licenses

• Approved Nurse Practitioner program required

• NC Board of Nursing + NC Board of Medical Examiners approval

• NC Board of Pharmacy prescription privilege

• PMHNP Certification preferred (or within 3 years)

• DEA license preferred (or within 3 years)

• Valid NC or SC Driver's License required

Physical Demands

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the following outlines the physical, mental, and environmental conditions of the essential duties of this position.

Physical

On the job, the employee must:

• Bend, carry, crouch or stoop

• Handle objects (manual dexterity)

• Sit, stand, walk

• Use fine finger movements

• Reach and lift as clinically needed

Mental

On the job, the employee must be able to:

• Communicate orally

• Apply general intelligence and clinical judgment

• Listen and comprehend

• Perform calculations

• Read and comprehend

• Reason and analyze

• Write

Environmental

On the job, the employee:

• Clinical outpatient office setting

• Possible exposure to biological materials

• Possible exposure to distressed clients

• May work in shared exam / clinical rooms

Lift/carry loads: Light (up to 25 lbs.)

Why Join Anuvia? — Compensation & Benefits

We invest in the people who invest in our clients. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

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Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with low monthly premiums — no waiting period.

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Generous Time Off: Competitive PTO policies to support your work-life balance.

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Company-Provided Disability Insurance: Short- and long-term coverage included.

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401(k) — 7% Employer Contribution: Employer contributes 7% after your first year with immediate vesting.

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Continuous Learning & Development: Education assistance for CE, PMHNP, DEA, MAT, and other professional development.

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Meaningful Clinical Practice: Direct impact on adolescent, adult, and SUD populations at a mission-driven non-profit.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Ready to Practice at the Top of Your License? Apply Today.

Charlotte, NC • Anuvia Prevention & Recovery Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.