Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner (Full time and Part time)

Experience

• Experience assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing patients within the scope of Nurse Practitioner practice.
• Experience prescribing and monitoring medications in accordance with applicable laws and clinical guidelines.
• Experience documenting patient care in an electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Two (2) years of behavioral health, psychiatric, addiction medicine, or integrated care experience preferred
• Experience providing psychiatric medication management preferred
• Experience treating patients with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, substance use disorders, and other behavioral health conditions preferred
• Experience providing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services preferred
• Experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), community health center, rural health clinic, or other underserved setting preferred
• Experience treating children, adolescents, and adults.
• Experience working with co-occurring medical and behavioral health conditions preferred
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of behavioral health assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations governing behavioral health services and prescribing practices
• Ability to perform comprehensive behavioral health evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
• Ability to identify and appropriately respond to behavioral health crises an high-risk situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, providers, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and independent decision-making within the scope of practice
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
• Proficiency in the use of electronic health records, clinical software, and standard office technology
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles preferred
• Knowledge of integrated behavioral health and primary care models preferred
• Knowledge of substance use disorder treatment and recovery-oriented care preferred
• Experience collaborating with behavioral health therapists, care coordinators, case managers, and primary care providers in a team-based care environment preferred

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Provides comprehensive behavioral health services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, medication management, and ongoing follow-up care for patients across the lifespan, consistent with licensure, training, and organizational protocols.
• Provides Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services for patients with substance use disorders in accordance with applicable regulations, evidence-based practices, and organizational standards.
• Conducts comprehensive health and behavioral health assessments and develops individualized treatment plans designed to improve patient outcomes and support overall wellness.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, and other clinical data as appropriate to support patient care decisions.
• Promotes preventive health measures, patient education, and wellness strategies to support long-term health outcomes.
• Collaborates with physicians, behavioral health providers, care coordinators, nursing staff, patients, families, and community partners to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Utilizes available clinical resources and evidence-based practices to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care.
• Maintains complete, accurate, and timely clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) in accordance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and billing standards.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of EHR systems and other clinical technologies necessary to perform job duties.
• Protects patient privacy and confidentiality and complies with all applicable HIPAA requirements, federal and state regulations, and organizational policies.
• Makes appropriate referrals to specialty providers, community resources, and support services and follows up as necessary to ensure continuity of care.
• Serves as a clinical resource and collaborates with internal and external healthcare partners to support patient care and treatment outcomes.
• Functions as a liaison with behavioral health partners, telepsychiatry providers, consultants, and other contracted clinical resources as assigned.
• Participates in quality improvement, performance improvement, risk management, and patient safety initiatives designed to enhance clinical outcomes and organizational effectiveness.
• Supports organizational goals by meeting established productivity, quality, documentation, and billing standards.
• Attends and participates in department meetings, provider meetings, trainings, and other required organizational activities.
• Maintains professional conduct, appearance, and communication while representing Kinston Community Health Center.
• Demonstrates commitment to KCHC's mission, values, and patient-centered model of care.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Work Environment & Schedule
• Must be able and comfortable working in a variety of settings including, but not limited to clinical environments and office spaces.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends as departmental needs arise.

• Travel Requirements
• NA

Core Competencies • Communication

• Demonstrates strong verbal, written, and digital communication skills; able to clearly explain complex information.
• Judgment &
• Decision-Making: Provides thoughtful input into operational and program decisions.
• Accountability &
• Self-Management: Works independently and efficiently, managing multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Teamwork &
• Collaboration: Builds effective working relationships across teams, departments, and the community.
• Problem-Solving &
• Initiative: Applies critical thinking and initiative to resolve issues and improve service delivery.

• Service Delivery Expectations
• Demonstrates compassion and respect in all interactions, treating patients, community members, and colleagues with dignity and cultural sensitivity.
• Supports the organization’s mission to improve the health of our communities by helping ensure services, information, and resources are accessible to those we serve.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with diverse populations while actively listening and responding to community needs.
• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information with professionalism and integrity.
• Upholds organizational standards, policies, and procedures while promoting high-quality service and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates accountability and stewardship by managing time effectively, prioritizing responsibilities, and meeting deadlines.
• Shows awareness of the community served and supports initiatives that improve access to care and health education.
• Projects a professional image and collaborates with colleagues, providing guidance or leadership when coordinating activities or supporting team efforts.
• Maintains compliance with HIPAA and patient confidentiality requirements.
• Follows workplace safety standards and infection control policies when present in clinical environments.

• Physical Demands
• Requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and computer use throughout the workday.
• Requires frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, operating office and medical equipment, and performing clinical duties.
• Requires visual acuity sufficient to review electronic health records, read documents, assess patients, and operate equipment.
• Requires hearing and verbal communication abilities sufficient to effectively interact with patients, families, staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• May require bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling, crouching, or other physical movements necessary to perform clinical and administrative responsibilities.
• May occasionally require lifting, carrying, pushing, or moving supplies, equipment, or other items weighing up to 25 pounds and, on occasion, up to 50 pounds with assistance when appropriate.
• May require assisting patients with positioning, transfers, mobility, or other care-related activities consistent with training and job responsibilities.
• Requires manual dexterity and coordination sufficient to perform patient assessments, clinical procedures, and documentation activities.
• Must be able to move throughout office, clinical, and community settings as needed to perform job duties.
• Must be able to respond appropriately and safely in urgent or emergency situations.
• Requires the ability to maintain concentration, exercise sound judgment, and perform effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Supervisory & Leadership Responsibilities
• May lead and/or participate in departmental, clinical, or specialty-specific meetings, committees, and initiatives.
• May serve as a mentor, preceptor, trainer, or resource for students, new employees, and other staff as assigned.

Compliance Responsibilities

• As part of Kinston Community Health Center’s commitment to ethical practices and regulatory compliance, all employees are expected to:
• Act in accordance with the KCHC Employee Handbook, policies and procedures, and all applicable federal and state laws.
• Promptly report any known or suspected violations of compliance/safety standards.

These responsibilities are essential to maintaining a culture of integrity and accountability across the organization.

• Background Requirements
• Must successfully pass required background checks in accordance with organizational policy.
• Must comply with all organizational credentialing and screening requirements.