Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner BUTNER, NC

Job Details

Job Location:

Butner, NC 27509

Education Level: Graduate Degree

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.