Blue Ridge Community Health Services·Waynesville, North Carolina
The PMHNP will conduct psychiatric evaluations and provide medication management and psychotherapy for patients. Responsibilities include documenting patient encounters and collaborating with center physicians to ensure quality care.
Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to be part of our Behavioral Health team in Hendersonville, NC.
Prescribe psychiatric mediations and provide medication evaluations and medication management; provide for the medical supervision, including psychotherapy, of patients and clients at Blue Ridge Health.
Conduct psychiatric evaluations.
Documents each patient encounter in the patient record, clearly and concisely, on the day the patient encounter takes place. Ensures that notes are cosigned in a timely fashion according to State of North Carolina regulations and/or BRCHS policy.
Follows patient protocols as specified by BRCHS clinical policies. Consults backup physician when appropriate.
Assumes responsibility for the care of patients in collaboration with center physicians.
Utilizes patient care protocols in collaboration with the center physicians when providing medical care to patients.
Educate individuals regarding the appropriate use of medication s and its side effects
Prescribe, manage and monitor medications for BRCHS patients.
At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Candidates must have a Master's Degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing and be certified as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in North Carolina. Current CME and BLS certifications and experience in an ambulatory care setting are also required.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in North Carolina often look for licensed or credentialed clinicians, and this role requires registration with the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Certification board. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer a bachelor’s degree and want candidates who can work within treatment, documentation, and care coordination expectations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and confirm your credential status before applying.
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