Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Program: Psychiatry

Location: Wilmington, NC

Schedule: Full Time, 40hrs/week

About Coastal Horizons

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. provides professional services that promote healthier lives, stronger families, and safer communities. Our Psychiatry team provides behavioral health and substance use treatment in a collaborative clinical environment.

Position Summary

The Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant provides psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, medication management, and follow-up care for patients experiencing behavioral health and substance use disorders. This position works collaboratively with psychiatrists, medical providers, therapists, nursing staff, and other members of the treatment team.

Essential Duties

• Conduct psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning.
• Provide medication management, including prescribing and medication education within scope of practice.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests and other diagnostic information.
• Provide ongoing patient follow-up and reassessment.
• Respond appropriately to patient emergencies and collaborate with crisis services when needed.
• Coordinate patient care and connect individuals with therapy, care management, medication assistance, and community resources.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director, supervising psychiatrist, and interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation, treatment plans, progress notes, and billing records.
• Participate in clinical staffing, training, and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current North Carolina licensure as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA).
• Current North Carolina DEA registration.
• Knowledge of behavioral health, substance use disorders, psychopharmacology, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Strong assessment, clinical decision-making, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to independently navigate and document in an EHR.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer applications.

Preferred

• Experience providing psychiatric services in behavioral health, substance use, community mental health, or integrated care settings.
• Experience with psychiatric medication management.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Educational loan repayment programs & Career growth
• Retirement savings plan/401K
• Paid time off programs, rollover hours, 14 paid holidays
• Employee engagement activities, resource groups, and diversity events

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected].

We look forward to reviewing your application!

EEO STATEMENT

Coastal Horizons is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.