Psychiatric Advanced Practice Clinician

Western North Carolina Community Health Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health plans

Floating Holidays

Paid Holidays

Accrued PTO

403b Retirement Savings with Match

Job summary

Western North Carolina Community Health Services is looking for a full-time Psychiatric Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) to provide compassionate, trauma-informed services to pediatric and adult patients. This role involves collaboration with other healthcare providers in an integrated care setting, focusing on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders.

The ideal candidate has dual diagnosis experience, effective communication skills, and a master's degree in a relevant field. Competitive health plans, floating holidays, and retirement savings options are included as part of the attractive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in medical office or FQHC preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish and/or Russian preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based care standards.
• Compassionate approach in patient interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed mental health services.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary health care team.
• Assess and diagnose mental health conditions.
• Modify treatment plans as necessary.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Time management skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited master's degree program in PMHNP or PA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PSYCHIATRIC ADVANCED PRACTICE CLINICIAN (APC)

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) searching for a motivated and engaging Psychiatric Advanced Practice Clinician (PMHNP or Psychiatric PA) who is looking for a rewarding career and the opportunity to work with pediatric and adult patients.

This position is full time and a provider with dual diagnosis experience is preferred. WNCCHS is looking for someone to provide trauma‑informed services with a compassionate and non‑judgmental approach to substance use and mental health disorders. This provider will work closely with the behavioral health department and primary care providers in this integrated care setting. Focus will be placed on assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, and modifying interventions as clinically appropriate with the support and guidance of a supervising physician.

Summary of Position

The Psych APC provides professional health services to complement the delivery of integrated team‑based, whole‑person, trauma‑informed behavioral health care services at Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) through a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of care. The role of the Psych APC is to assess, maintain and improve the mental health status of individuals in the communities served through timely access to evidence‑based treatments. The Psych APC effectively collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary health care team.

Minimum Qualifications

Proficient in Microsoft Office products and e‑mail communication. Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly with patients, providers, clinical staff, and leadership. Demonstrates leadership, teaching, and evaluation skills.

• Experience: Previous medical office or FQHC experience preferred
• Additional skills required: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledgeable about current standards, methods, and procedures for the delivery of evidence‑based care in an efficient, organized, and accurate manner. Collaboration and teamwork skills to work efficiently with others to provide new ideas and help inspire staff and management. Time management skills to be able to see a high number of patients. Interpersonal skills, compassion, and empathy to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues. Flexibility to work with a variety of people differing in ages, personalities, and backgrounds.
• Additional skills preferred: Bilingual in English and Spanish and/or Russian. Experience in public health.

Education

Graduation from an accredited master’s degree program as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Nurse Practitioner with PMHNP certification, or Physician Assistant with Psychiatry Certificate of Qualification (CAQ)

Certification(s)/Licensure

• Current State of North Carolina NP/PA licensure/certification required.
• Current DEA license required.
• BLS and all applicable certifications required (must be obtained within 30 days of employment).
• Must be Medicaid & Medicare eligible.

Work/Life Benefits

• Competitive health plans for employees and dependents including medical, dental, vision, and telehealth
• Up to Two (2) Floating Holidays
• Up to Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
• Accrued Bi-weekly PTO (total of 156 hours in 1st year)
• 403b Retirement Savings with Match
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Telehealth services
• HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration) and Public Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness

Career Growth Benefits

• Monthly staff meetings and training
• Continued Medical Education (CME) & Continuing Education (CEU)

Western North Carolina Community Health Services is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, services, programs, or activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Western North Carolina Community Health Services