Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – ACT Team Lead

Appalachian Community Services; Hayesville (NC); On-site; USD 87,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan Anthem

HSA/FSA

Dental insurance

Vision plan

401k

Job summary

Appalachian Community Services in Hayesville, NC seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to deliver psychiatry evaluations, medication management, and ongoing client care within an ACT team. The role includes crisis intervention, care coordination with community providers, and supervision of clinical staff to ensure high-quality services.

The position emphasizes evidence-based practice, collaboration with healthcare partners, and a commitment to supporting individuals with SPMI in the community.

Qualifications

• Licensed NP with NC license; minimum 3 years of experience with SPMI.
• Provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing client care.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary ACT team to support clients.
• Respond to mental health crises and help clients achieve treatment goals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and manage medications for clients.
• Provide treatment, crisis intervention, and ongoing mental health support.
• Collaborate with the ACT team and community providers to coordinate care.
• Supervise clinical staff and ensure high-quality, evidence-based services.

Skills

Psychiatric NP license NC

Clinical assessment

Medication management

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Nurse Practitioner degree

NC licensure

Tools

EMR systems

Pharmacology knowledge

Job description

Appalachian Community Services in Hayesville, NC seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to deliver psychiatry evaluations, medication management, and ongoing client care within an ACT team. The role includes crisis intervention, care coordination with community providers, and supervision of clinical staff to ensure high-quality services.

The position emphasizes evidence-based practice, collaboration with healthcare partners, and a commitment to supporting individuals with SPMI in the community.