Behavioral Health Remote Full-Time NP/PA

Advocate Health Behavioral Health Outpatient Medication Services is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) specializing in Psychiatry to join our outpatient behavioral health team in Charlotte, North Carolina. This position offers the opportunity to provide compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care for patients through the lifespan within a collaborative multidisciplinary practice environment. Position Details: Outpatient Behavioral Health; Remote Work - option for Fridays in person; Full-time Monday – Friday schedule; 36 patient contact hours weekly; No weekends, holidays, or call responsibilities; Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment; Teaching opportunities available with residents, APP students and APP Fellows; Eligible for performance incentive bonuses. Services Provided: Behavioral Health Outpatient Medication Services provide comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services including psychiatric evaluations and medication management, depression and anxiety treatment, ADHD and behavioral disorder management, PTSD and trauma-related care, substance use treatment support, and stress management.

Responsibilities

Psychiatric evaluations and medication management; Depression and anxiety treatment; ADHD and behavioral disorder management; PTSD and trauma-related care; Substance use treatment support; Stress management; Psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, treatment planning, and ongoing care coordination; Perform psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments; Diagnose and manage acute and chronic psychiatric conditions; Develop and implement individualized treatment plans; Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications appropriately; Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as clinically indicated; Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, nursing staff, and care teams; Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, and treatment plans; Document patient encounters accurately within the medical record; Participate in departmental meetings and quality initiatives

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program; Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Nursing Practice required; Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) required; Current North Carolina NP/APRN and RN licensure required; DEA license and prescriptive authority required; BLS certification through the American Heart Association required; Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program; NCCPA certification required/preferred; Current North Carolina PA licensure required; DEA license and prescriptive authority required; BLS certification through the American Heart Association required

Nice to have

CAQ certification preferred; One or more years of Psychiatry or Behavioral Health experience preferred; Strong clinical judgment and interpersonal skills; Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary behavioral health team; Prior outpatient psychiatry or behavioral health experience preferred

Benefits

Eligible for performance incentive bonuses; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program