Behavioral Health NP/PA — Mid-Level Provider Making Impact

Easterseals PORT; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

PSLF qualifying employer

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

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

The Mid-Level Medical provider offers direct support, training, and clinical services in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting. You will work with individuals with mental health issues (including SPMI) and co-morbidities, administering medications with

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of adult psychopathology, psychiatric nursing, pharmacology, and community resources.
• Provide a variety of in person or virtual services in your home clinic and across the agency as needed or assigned.
• Competitive salary: Dependent on qualifications.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Life and Disability Insurance (company paid).
• 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services support.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer.
• Travel is required (Eastern North Carolina).
• Position can be based anywhere across Eastern NC, with travel to service locations as needed.

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.
• Promote health education and medication adherence strategies in collaboration with clients and caregivers.
• 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.
• Assist in preparing documentation for utilization reviews and audits.
• Ensure compliance with national standards (e.g., NAMI and SAMHSA).
• Complete required training and certifications within prescribed timeframes.
• Provide ongoing clinical support to care teams.
• Assist with new staff training and promote consistent application of clinical standards.
• Support integrated care and community collaboration initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned and in accordance with Easterseals PORT Health policies.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner license (NC)

Physician Assistant license (NC)

Experience with SPMI and co-occurringU

Psychopathology knowledge

Pharmacology knowledge

Community resources knowledge

Provide in-person/virtual services

Job description

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

The Mid-Level Medical provider offers direct support, training, and clinical services in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting. You will work with individuals with mental health issues (including SPMI) and co-morbidities, administering medications with