Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary

Grace and Mercy Establishment, a Joint Commission-accredited, CABHA-certified behavioral health organization, is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to provide clinical review and oversight of Person-Centered Plans (PCPs) for our Child and Adolescent Day Treatment program.

The ideal candidate will have experience in behavioral health, Medicaid documentation requirements, and treatment planning for children and adolescents.

This position is primarily administrative and clinical in nature, with a focus on reviewing treatment plans, ensuring medical necessity, and supporting compliance with North Carolina Medicaid and applicable regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review Person-Centered Plans (PCPs) developed by Qualified Professionals (QPs) and clinical staff.
• Evaluate treatment goals, interventions, diagnoses, and documentation of medical necessity.
• Review clinical assessments and supporting documentation to determine whether proposed services are clinically appropriate.
• Sign PCPs and applicable service orders when authorized and required under governing regulations, payer policies, and professional scope of practice.
• Ensure treatment plans are individualized, measurable, and consistent with each client's behavioral health needs.
• Identify documentation deficiencies and provide recommendations for corrections.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Director, Qualified Professionals, and other treatment team members.
• Participate in periodic clinical consultations and treatment plan reviews as needed.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential clinical documentation.
• Support compliance with NC Medicaid, Vaya Partners, and applicable state requirements.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted North Carolina Nurse Practitioner license and applicable APRN approval.
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) certification strongly preferred.
• Experience working with children and adolescents with behavioral health diagnoses.
• Knowledge of Person-Centered Plans, behavioral health treatment planning, and medical necessity requirements.
• Familiarity with North Carolina Medicaid behavioral health services preferred.
• Experience with Child and Adolescent Day Treatment programs is a plus.
• Strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet documentation deadlines.

Position Details

This is a flexible, part-time contractual opportunity designed for a licensed Nurse Practitioner interested in providing clinical review and treatment planning support without maintaining a traditional full-time patient caseload.

Most responsibilities may be performed remotely, with occasional virtual meetings or consultations as needed.

About Grace and Mercy Establishment

Grace and Mercy Establishment is a nonprofit, Joint Commission-accredited behavioral health organization serving children, adolescents, and families in Gastonia, North Carolina, and surrounding communities.

Our YOUth Culture Club Child and Adolescent Day Treatment program provides structured, therapeutic services designed to improve emotional regulation, behavioral functioning, social skills, and overall well-being.

To Apply

Please submit your resume, current North Carolina licensure information, relevant certifications, and a brief summary of your experience reviewing behavioral health treatment plans.

Expected hours: 150.0 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Gastonia, NC 28052