Nurse Practitioner (Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic) - NC

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Nurse Practitioner (Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic) - NC

Jacksonville, NC +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Position Summary

    Our company is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join its clinical team. The clinic offers individualized care in a warm and supportive environment, serving children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. The NP will provide medication management and collaborate closely with therapists and intake staff to deliver evidence-based mental health care.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    • Conduct psychiatric evaluations and develop treatment plans
    • Manage medication regimens, monitor efficacy, and adjust dosages as needed
    • Collaborate with therapists and staff to ensure coordinated, holistic care
    • Educate patients and families on medications, side effects, and health maintenance
    • Maintain thorough and timely clinical documentation
    • Participate in quality improvement and chart review initiatives

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    • Comfortable prescribing and managing psychiatric medications (no benzos or opioids)
    • Strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented mindset

    Education & Experience

    • Active NP license in North Carolina (PMHNP preferred, FNP acceptable)
    • Master's or Doctor of Nursing Practice (MSN or DNP) from an accredited program
    • 1+ year of outpatient psychiatric/mental health NP experience preferred

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  • Locations
    Jacksonville, NC • Hickory, NC