Behavioral Health NP/PA — Impactful Community Care

Port Health; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Travel across Eastern NC

Job summary

Easterseals PORT Health seeks a Mid-Level Provider to join our Behavioral Health Team in Jacksonville, NC. You will evaluate needs, develop personalized care plans, and coordinate services addressing physical and mental health, social determinants of health, and life challenges.

The role involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, medication management with psychiatrists, and outreach across Eastern NC. Onsite work is required with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (Master’s degree preferred).
• Current unrestricted North Carolina license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant.
• Experience working with adults with SPMI and co-occurring substance use disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and document psychiatric medications in collaboration with the psychiatrist.
• Monitor individuals for adverse reactions, side effects, and treatment effectiveness.
• Provide structured, therapeutic, face-to-face interventions focused on psychosocial, rehabilitative, and functional domains.
• Coordinate care and communication with external medical providers as needed.
• Educate staff on monitoring psychiatric symptoms and medication side effects.
• Function as an active provider within the team, supporting client stability and community integration.
• Attend team meetings daily/weekly to collaborate on positive outcomes for patients with the care team
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including MAR and other clinical records.
• Complete required training and certifications within prescribed timeframes.
• Provide ongoing clinical support to care teams.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner or PA experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Easterseals PORT Health seeks a Mid-Level Provider to join our Behavioral Health Team in Jacksonville, NC. You will evaluate needs, develop personalized care plans, and coordinate services addressing physical and mental health, social determinants of health, and life challenges.

The role involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, medication management with psychiatrists, and outreach across Eastern NC. Onsite work is required with travel as needed.