Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Master's Degree or Doctorate in Nursing Practice required
Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) required
Current North Carolina NP/APRN and RN licensure required
DEA license and prescriptive authority required
BLS certification through the American Heart Association required
Physician Assistant Candidates
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
NCCPA certification required/preferred
CAQ certification preferred
Current North Carolina PA licensure required
One or more years of Psychiatry or Behavioral Health experience preferred
Strong clinical judgment and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary behavioral health team
Prior outpatient psychiatry or behavioral health experience preferred
Why Advocate Health?
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Benefits
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or trainingPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobIncentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performanceBenefits and morePaid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paidHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceRemote work optionsFlexible schedulePerformance bonus
Additional Information
Department:
02040 GCMG Psych: Park Road - Behavioral Health
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hou rs Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday-Friday schedule. Primarily remote with occasional onsite coverage on Fridays as needed.
Pay Range
$59.00 - $88.50
If it's possible, you will find it at Advocate Health-the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. We invite Advanced Practice Providers to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds, and visionaries together on our Behavioral Health team at Advocate Health in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Advocate Health Behavioral Health Outpatient Medication Services is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) specializing in Psychiatry to join our outpatient behavioral health team in Charlotte, North Carolina. This position offers the opportunity to provide compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care for patients through the lifespan within a collaborative multidisciplinary practice environment.
Position Details
Outpatient Behavioral Health
Remote Work - option for Fridays in person
Full-time Monday - Friday schedule
36 patient contact hours weekly
No weekends, holidays, or call responsibilities
Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
Teaching opportunities available with residents, APP students and APP Fellows
Eligible for performance incentive bonuses
Services Provided
Behavioral Health Outpatient Medication Services provide comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services including:
Psychiatric evaluations and medication management
Depression and anxiety treatment
ADHD and behavioral disorder management
PTSD and trauma-related care
Substance use treatment support
Stress management
Behavioral Health APPs provide specialized psychiatric services in an outpatient setting for patients with acute and chronic mental health conditions. Responsibilities include psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, treatment planning, and ongoing care coordination.
Essential Functions
Perform psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic psychiatric conditions
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications appropriately
Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as clinically indicated
Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, nursing staff, and care teams
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, and treatment plans
Document patient encounters accurately within the medical record
Participate in departmental meetings and quality initiatives
Aah · Charlotte