Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic NC

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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