Psychiatric Advanced Practice Clinician

Western North Carolina Community Health Services; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 123,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Floating holidays

Paid holidays

PTO (156 hours first year)

403b Retirement Savings with Match

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Telehealth

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is hiring a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Clinician (PMHNP or Psychiatric PA) to provide trauma-informed behavioral health care for pediatric and adult patients in a unified care setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the behavioral health team and primary care providers in a PCMH model, with a focus on assessment, diagnosis, prescribing, and treatment modification under physician supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience in a medical office or FQHC preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; strong written and verbal communication.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish and/or Russian is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, prescribe and modify interventions with supervision in trauma-informed care.
• Collaborate with behavioral health and primary care teams within a PCMH model.

Skills

FQHC experience

MS Office

Bilingual (Eng/Span/Rus)

Communication skills

Education

PMHNP or PA Psychiatry Certification/CAQ

NC license

Job description

Position:Psychiatric Advanced Practice Clinician

Location: McDowell Health Center

136 Creekview Court

Job Id:884

# of Openings:1

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.

The Psychiatric APC is a new position that will be either co-located at our Marion, NC and Asheville, NC clinics OR based solely at:

McDowell Health Center, 136 Creekview Ct, Marion, NC 28752

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.

Salary range $123,000 to $130,000 based on licensure, experience, and education.

Western North Carolina Community Health Services