In-Person Psychiatric NP for Growth-Minded PHP/IOP

Novaris Behavioral Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Novaris Behavioral Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to be the program's primary day-to-day prescriber for PHP and IOP. You will perform psychiatric evaluations, manage medications, and serve as on-site medical presence for the treatment team.

Working under NC Medical Board rules with a supervising physician, you will coordinate care, monitor outcomes, and ensure compliant documentation and payer coordination for continuity of care after discharge.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an ARC-PA accredited program; current NCCPA certification (PA-C).
• Active, unrestricted North Carolina PA license and active DEA registration (NC address).
• 3+ years prescribing in psychiatry, including PHP, IOP, or other structured outpatient/acute behavioral health settings.
• Demonstrated experience with psychiatric evaluations, psychotropic management, and co-occurring presentations.
• Eligible for credentialing with commercial payers; no exclusions (OIG/SAM).

Responsibilities

• Complete psychiatric evaluations within program timeframes (PHP: 5 business days of admission; IOP: 10).
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications within PA scope and the practice agreement.
• Check NC CSRS (PDMP) and follow protocols; consult the Medical Director.
• Coordinate with outside prescribers and PCPs; set up continuity of prescribing at discharge.
• Refer clients needing MAT to external providers; Novaris does not prescribe or store MAT.
• Conduct medication follow-ups and participate in daily huddles and team meetings.
• Consult with therapists on clinical presentation, risk, and treatment plan updates.
• Support step-down planning and transfers to higher levels of care.
• Maintain documentation in Alleva EHR; HIPAA and related requirements.

Skills

NCCPA certification (PA-C)

Active NC PA license

Active DEA registration

3+ years prescribing in psychiatry

Psychiatric evaluations & psychotropic

Credentialing with commercial payers

Education

Master's degree from ARC-PA accredited program

Job description

Novaris Behavioral Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to be the program's primary day-to-day prescriber for PHP and IOP. You will perform psychiatric evaluations, manage medications, and serve as on-site medical presence for the treatment team.

Working under NC Medical Board rules with a supervising physician, you will coordinate care, monitor outcomes, and ensure compliant documentation and payer coordination for continuity of care after discharge.