Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Novaris Behavioral Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Novaris Behavioral Health in North Carolina seeks a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to lead psychiatry for the PHP and IOP programs. This high-autonomy role centers on evaluations, medication management, and treatment planning under a structured collaboration with our off-site Medical Director.

The ideal candidate holds an active PMHNP-BC license in North Carolina, DEA registration, and 1–2 years of psychiatric or behavioral health experience, including addiction

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted PMHNP-BC license (NC) and nursing degree.
• Active federal DEA registration (Schedules II–V) and state controlled-substance license.
• 1–2 years of clinical psychiatric or behavioral health experience, PHP/IOP preferred.
• Strong diagnostic skills and ability to act as primary on-site provider.

Responsibilities

• Lead psychiatric evaluations and initial admissions for PHP/IOP clients.
• Oversee medication management and protocol adjustments for mental health and SUD.
• Lead the psychiatric portion of weekly treatment team meetings.
• Maintain compliant EHR documentation meeting licensure and payer standards.
• Address crisis management, stabilization, and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with Medical Director for supervision and chart reviews.

Skills

PMHNP-BC license

DEA registration

Clinical judgment

Team leadership

Education

PMHNP degree (MSN/Doctoral)

Job description

Position Summary We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to serve as the primary psychiatric provider for our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). In this high-autonomy role, you will drive daily clinical care—leading psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and treatment planning—while working under a structured collaborative agreement with our off-site Medical Director.

Core Responsibilities

• Psychiatric Evaluations & Admissions: Conduct comprehensive initial psychiatric evaluations and level-of-care assessments for incoming PHP and IOP clients.
• Medication Management: Oversee routine medication management, prescription renewals, and protocol adjustments for mental health and substance use disorders (including MAT where applicable).
• Treatment Team Leadership: Lead the psychiatric component of weekly interdisciplinary treatment team meetings alongside therapists, case managers, and the Clinical Director.
• Clinical Documentation: Maintain timely, compliant EHR documentation detailing medical necessity, treatment plans, and progress notes to satisfy state licensing, payer, and accreditation standards.
• Patient & Crisis Management: Address acute psychiatric stabilization, routine clinical escalations, and discharge planning.
• Physician Collaboration: Meet regularly with the Medical Director for required supervisory check-ins, chart reviews, and collaborative agreement updates.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted PMHNP-BC license (Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing) in North Carolina.
• Active federal DEA registration (Schedules II–V) and state controlled-substance license.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical experience in psychiatric care, behavioral health, or addiction treatment (PHP/IOP experience preferred).
• Strong diagnostic skills and comfort operating as the primary on-site psychiatric provider.