Western North Carolina Community Health Services·Marion, North Carolina
The Psychiatric APC provides integrated, trauma-informed behavioral health care to pediatric and adult patients within a Patient Centered Medical Home model. Responsibilities include assessing, diagnosing, and prescribing interventions while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
PSYCHIATRIC ADVANCED PRACTICE CLINICIAN (APC) Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) searching for a motivated and engaging Psychiatric Advanced Practice Clinician (PMHNP or Psychiatric PA) who is looking for a rewarding career and the opportunity to work with pediatric and adult patients.
The Psychiatric APC is a new position that will be either co-located at our Marion, NC and Asheville, NC clinics OR based solely at: McDowell Health Center, 136 Creekview Ct, Marion, NC 28752 This position is full time and a provider with dual diagnosis experience is preferred.
WNCCHS is looking for someone to provide trauma-informed services with a compassionate and non-judgmental approach to substance use and mental health disorders.
This provider will work closely with the behavioral health department and primary care providers in this integrated care setting.
Focus will be placed on assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, and modifying interventions as clinically appropriate with the support and guidance of a supervising physician.
Summary of Position The Psych APC provides professional health services to complement the delivery of integrated team-based, whole-person, trauma-informed behavioral health care services at Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) through a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of care.
The role of the Psych APC is to assess, maintain and improve the mental health status of individuals in the communities served through timely access to evidence-based treatments.
The Psych APC effectively collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary health care team.
Graduation from an accredited master’s degree program as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Nurse Practitioner with PMHNP certification, or Physician Assistant with Psychiatry
Certificate of
Qualification (CAQ)
Certification(s)/Licensure:
Current State of North Carolina NP/PA licensure/certification required.
Current DEA license required.
BLS and all applicable certifications required (must be obtained within 30 days of employment).
Must be Medicaid & Medicare eligible.
Western North Carolina Community Health Services is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, services, programs, or activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Salary range $123,000 to $130,000 based on licensure, experience, and education.
Candidates must be a certified PMHNP or a Physician Assistant with a Psychiatry CAQ, holding a valid North Carolina license and DEA license. A master's degree from an accredited program and eligibility for Medicaid and Medicare are 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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