Behavioral Health Full-Time NP/PA

140 Floyd Healthcare Management, Inc; Rome (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Performance incentives

Benefits package including PTO

Moonlighting opportunities

Job summary

Atrium Health Floyd in Rome, Georgia, is seeking a Behavioral Health Advanced Practice Provider for an outpatient psychiatry role. Join a multidisciplinary team delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care to adults with mood and thought disorders.

Responsibilities include evaluations, medication management, treatment planning, and coordination of care. No nights or weekends; CME allowance and incentive opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited NP/PA program with license.
• Current prescriptive authority and DEA registration.
• PMHNP‑BC board certification required.
• NCCPA certification for PA candidates.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• 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 in accordance with evidence‑based practices.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
• Document patient encounters and care plans in the EMR.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, social workers, and other professionals.

Skills

Strong clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Graduate of an accredited NP/PA program

Current Georgia license or eligibility

Prescriptive authority & DEA registration

BLS certification (AHA)

NP Master’s or DNP

PMHNP‑BC board certification

NCCPA certification for PA candidates

Psychiatry/Behavioral Health experience preferred

Job description

Department: 09120 FLMG Rome General Administration Ga 420 E 2nd Ave - General Administration Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday-Friday Pay Range: $47.50 - $71.25

If it’s possible, you will find it at Atrium Health — the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama.

We invite Advanced Practice Providers to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds, and visionaries together on our Behavioral Health team at Atrium Health Floyd in Rome, Georgia. Atrium Health Floyd, a part of Advocate Health, is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider specializing in Psychiatry to join our growing outpatient Behavioral Health practice.

This position offers the opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centered psychiatric care while working alongside a collaborative team of psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of the communities we serve. The selected provider will evaluate, diagnose, and treat adult patients with a variety of acute and chronic psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance use disorders, and other mood and thought disorders.

Responsibilities include psychiatric evaluations, medication management, treatment planning, patient education, and ongoing care coordination in an outpatient setting.

Position Details

• Outpatient Behavioral Health
• Full-Time Opportunity
• Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• 36 Patient Contact Hours Weekly
• No Nights, Weekends, Holidays, or Call Responsibilities
• Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Care Team
• Opportunities to Participate in Educational and Quality Improvement Initiatives
• CME Allowance of $2,500 Plus 40 Hours Annually
• Eligible for Performance Incentive Bonuses Up to 5%
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including PTO and Retirement Plans
• Moonlighting Opportunities Available

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Current Georgia license or eligibility for licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Current prescriptive authority and DEA registration required
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association required
• Nurse Practitioner Candidates Master’s Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
• Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP‑BC) required
• Physician Assistant Candidates NCCPA certification required
• Psychiatry or Behavioral Health experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of Psychiatry or Behavioral Health experience
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to function effectively within a multidisciplinary behavioral health team
• Commitment to providing compassionate, high‑quality patient care

Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for delivering comprehensive psychiatric care in an outpatient setting. The provider will perform psychiatric evaluations, establish diagnoses, develop individualized treatment plans, prescribe and manage psychiatric medications, monitor patient progress, and collaborate with members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Perform comprehensive 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 in accordance with evidence‑based practices
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as clinically appropriate
• Document patient encounters, assessments, treatment plans, and interventions accurately within the electronic medical record
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and available community resources
• Participate in departmental meetings, quality initiatives, and program development activities
• Advocate for patients and support access to behavioral health services throughout the community

When you join Atrium Health Floyd, you become part of Advocate Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit integrated health systems. Here, you’ll find a culture grounded in excellence, compassion, innovation, and collaboration, with the resources and support needed to advance your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families throughout Northwest Georgia.

Our Commitment to You

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• 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
• Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full‑time, part‑time, per diem, temporary, etc.; please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview).

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third‑largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value‑based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.

Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not‑for‑profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world‑class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading‑edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care