Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

12 Paid Holidays

TSERS retirement system

Health benefits

Vision & Dental – NCFlex

401k/403b/457b

Employee Assistance Program

Campus recreation center discount

University bookstore discount

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to deliver psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, treatment, and medication management for students, in collaboration with the Counseling Center and Medical Clinic.

The role emphasizes partnership with campus health services, HIPAA/FERPA compliance, and emergency psychiatric intervention as needed. NC A&T supports remote or hybrid work consistent with policy.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in North Carolina or multistate license recognized by NC
• Graduate-level PMHNP program (MSN, post-graduate certificate, or DNP) from a nationally accredited program
• PMHNP-BC certification or eligibility for certification per ANCC

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders for students
• Prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications in a therapeutic setting
• Provide psychiatric emergency intervention as needed
• Collaborate with Counseling Center and Medical Clinic staff for coordinated care and patient hospitalization processing

Skills

Psychiatric care experience

Team collaboration

HIPAA/FERPA familiarity

Education

MSN/PMHNP or higher (DNP) in PMHNP

Job description

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Aff…

No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Classification Information

Classification Type

Classification Type EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide psychiatric care to the students of the university community. This entails providing psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders, and medical assessments for students, as well as prescribing medications and monitoring their use in a therapeutic setting. Provide psychiatric emergency intervention as needed. Consult and collaborate with the clinical staff of The Counseling Center, as well as the Medical Clinic staff to provide appropriate, collaborative care for students. Facilitate the processing of both voluntary and involuntary hospitalizations. Become familiar with and utilize referral sources within the University and external community

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The mission of Student Health Center is to provide physical, psychological, environmental and wellness services to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students, facility, and staff. As a health organization operating with an academic institution, the Student Health Center is committed to the support of the educational, research and service mission of the University.

• Minimize interference in academic achievement by health concerns;
• Educate students toward the achievement of healthy lifestyle as a foundation for pursuing personal and professional goals; and
• Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and healthy atmosphere, in which student’s faculty and staff live and work.

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina, or a multistate RN license/privilege recognized by North Carolina.
• Completion of a graduate-level Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program ( MSN , post-graduate certificate, or DNP ) from a nationally accredited program.
• Current Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner—Board Certified ( PMHNP -BC) certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center ( ANCC ), or eligibility for certification if the position permits a new graduate.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• 1–3 years of experience providing psychiatric/mental health care, preferably in a college/university, outpatient behavioral health, community mental health, or integrated healthcare setting.
• Experience with young adults and emerging adults, including anxiety, depression, ADHD , trauma-related conditions, mood disorders, and other common psychiatric conditions.
• Experience providing psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and follow-up care.
• Experience collaborating with counselors, psychologists, primary care providers, social workers, and other members of an interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of college student mental health, crisis assessment, suicide risk assessment, and safety planning.
• Familiarity with HIPAA , FERPA , and confidentiality requirements in a college health environment.

Required License or Certification

Licensure in the State of North Carolina as a (Psychiatric) Nurse Practitioner, Master’s Degree (required) with higher education preferred.

• DEA license.

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Position Number

Position Number 006585

Recruitment Salary Range

Recruitment Salary Range commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track No

FTE

Organizational Division

Organizational Division Administration

Organizational Location

Organizational Location VC for Student Affairs

Organizational Unit

Organizational Unit Health Services

Posting Number

Posting Number EPA3221

Open Date

Open Date 10/05/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Date Position Available

Date Position Available 09/29/2026

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