Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / NP / Part Time

RHA Health Services, LLC; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PayActiv: early access to earned wages

Employee perks and discount program

401(k) retirement savings program

Free CPR and job-specific training opportunities

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring a part-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in New Bern, North Carolina. The role involves providing psychiatric assessments and medication management for adults with serious mental health or substance use issues in a community-based setting. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to integrate psychiatric services into overall client treatment is vital.

Qualified candidates must be licensed Nurse Practitioners, preferably with 3 years of experience in behavioral health care. A variety of benefits are offered including early access to earned wages, a 401(k) retirement savings program, and paid time off for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
• Certified at the national level by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in behavioral health care (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations and perform follow-up visits for medication management.
• Manage psychotropic medications for adult clients.
• Provide education and training to ACT Team staff.

Skills

Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Experience in behavioral health care

Familiarity with regulations for Nurse Practitioners

Consultation and supervision skills

Education

Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center

Job description

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / NP / Part Time

We are hiring for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / NP to provide psychiatric and medical assessment, treatment, and medication management for adults with serious mental illness or substance use diagnosis in a community‑based setting. The role is part of RHA Health Services’ Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) and involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to integrate psychiatric services into overall client treatment plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations and perform follow‑up visits for medication evaluation and management.
• Manage psychotropic medications for adult clients with serious mental illness/substance use disorders.
• Participate in regulated supervision and consult with team staff.
• Provide education and training to ACT Team staff on psychiatric assessment and treatment protocols.
• Develop, implement, and supervise medication, psychiatric, and medical treatment policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure integrated psychiatric services within the client’s overall treatment plan.

Qualifications & Experience

• Must be a licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
• Certified at the national level by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Familiarity with standards of practice and regulations for this position.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in behavioral health care (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle insurance coverage (condition of employment); vehicle may be required for client transportation.
• Completion of pre‑employment screening: criminal background check, OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, drug testing, education verification, and other credentialing.

Benefits

• PayActiv: early access to earned wages before payday.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid Time Off (full‑time employees only).
• Health/insurance (full‑time employees only).
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Wellbeing programs: physical, emotional and financial chronic disease management for hypertension and diabetes (qualifying employees).
• Free CPR, first aid, and job‑specific training opportunities (contract/contingent workers and interns excluded).

EEO Statement

RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.