Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner BUTNER, NC

ROCK HILL NEW HOPE TREATMENT CENTERS; Butner (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ROCK HILL NEW HOPE TREATMENT CENTERS is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management for youth in the DJJ Mental Health Program in Butner, NC. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to coordinate treatment and ensure high standards of care.

Required are an PMHNP license, APRN licensure, and DEA registration, with experience in adolescent mental health and crisis intervention.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing with specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health.
• Active PMHNP license in state of practice.
• Active APRN license and DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and DSM-based diagnoses for youth in DJJ Mental Health Program.
• Develop treatment plans and manage psychotropic medications per guidelines.
• Coordinate care with therapists, nurses, and residential staff for integrated services.
• Educate youth, families, and staff on diagnoses, medications, and side effects.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Medication management

Crisis intervention

Clinical collaboration

Adolescent behavioral health

Communication and education

Ethical/regulatory compliance

Documentation and organization

Education

PMHNP degree (MSN/ DNP)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Butner, NC 27509

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments for youth entering or participating in the DJJ Mental Health Program.
• Diagnose psychiatric disorders using DSM criteria and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with clinical guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Provide ongoing medication management, follow‑up care, and clinical monitoring for program participants.
• Collaborate with therapists, nurses, case managers, and residential staff to coordinate integrated treatment services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and provide clinical recommendations regarding psychiatric care.
• Evaluate and respond to psychiatric crises, including risk for self-harm, aggression, or acute mental health symptoms.
• Educate youth, families, and staff regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment goals, and side effects.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record system.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state regulations, licensing requirements, and organizational policies.
• Coordinate care with primary care providers and specialty services to address co‑occurring medical conditions.
• Provide staff training and consultation on psychiatric conditions, trauma, crisis intervention, and psychopharmacology.

Competencies

• Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnosis – conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and develop accurate diagnoses to guide treatment planning.
• Medication Management – prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications while evaluating effectiveness, side effects, and treatment adherence.
• Crisis Intervention – assess and manage psychiatric crises including suicidal ideation, aggressive behaviors, and acute mental health symptoms.
• Clinical Collaboration – work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team to support coordinated care for youth.
• Adolescent Behavioral Health Expertise – demonstrate knowledge of psychiatric conditions affecting adolescents, including trauma‑related and behavioral disorders.
• Communication and Education – clearly communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and medication information to youth, families, and staff.
• Ethical and Regulatory Compliance – adhere to professional standards, confidentiality requirements, and all applicable healthcare regulations.
• Documentation and Organization – maintain accurate clinical records and ensure timely documentation of services provided.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing with specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health.
• Current licensure as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in the state of practice.
• Active and unrestricted Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license.
• Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority.
• Ability to pass required background checks, drug screening, and any state‑mandated employment clearances.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with adolescents, substance abuse treatment, or justice‑involved youth.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain organized records.
• Professional judgment, discretion, and ethical conduct.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and standard office technology.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Work is performed in a behavioral health treatment environment that may involve exposure to emotionally distressed individuals.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and use standard office equipment.
• Ability to respond to crisis situations, which may require quick movement.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.