Nurse Practitioner (FNP or PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Assertive Community Treatment Team ***Relocation Packages Available*

We are actively hiring for a Nurse Practitioner (FNP or PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to support our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team and Outpatient Program (OPT) in Jacksonville, NC. This role serves on a team of mental health professionals that deliver mental and behavioral health services to clients in the community.  

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: You must have 3 years of post-licensure (FNP, PMHNP, or PA) experience treating adults (18+) with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI).

What are the perks?

• Relocation Packages Available! *
• 6 Weeks of Total Paid Time Off Annually!
• No Nights or Weekends!
• Highly competitive compensation packages with additional perks!
• Generous mileage reimbursement for travel!

Job Description:

Broadstep Behavioral Health Inc. is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (FNP or PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to support our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team and Outpatient Program (OPT) in Jacksonville, NC. The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team consists of a community-based group of medical, behavioral health, and rehabilitation professionals who use a team approach to meet the needs of a patient with severe and persistent mental illness. The ACT team assists a patient in advancing toward personal goals with a focus on enhancing community integration.  As an ACT Team psychiatric care provider (NP or PA) you are integrated on the team and provide direct services to patients.  

About the Company:   
Broadstep has been a leader in providing a continuum of physical, emotional, and mental support for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), mental illness, and co-occurring disorders for over 45 years. 

Broadstep’s North Carolina services include a wide array of mental health and substance use programs and services.  The services provided are community-based, outpatient therapy, and crisis services to serve people where they are.    
North Carolina programs are CARF accredited and are focused on the concept of whole person care and wellness.   

Go to https://www.broadstep.com/ to learn more about the company.  

Schedule & Location: 

Full-time, Monday-Friday, with flexibility and regular travel to clients in the greater Jacksonville, NC area. This role serves Onslow, Craven, and Carteret Counties. The Nurse Practitioner/Physicians assistant will work 50% in the outpatient clinic in Jacksonville, NC and 50% traveling to meet with clients in the areas served.

 Job Type:

This is a fully onsite role that requires regular travel to meet with clients in the community.

Job Duties:

• Sees clients for the assessment and treatment of the client’s symptoms and response to medication including side effects; Frequency will vary for each client, with the majority seen within 4 to 6 weeks of last appointment, with many of the contacts being in the community. 
• Collaborates with the ACT team leader in sharing overall clinical responsibility for monitoring beneficiary treatment and clinical supervision to the team; 
• Actively collaborates with nurses to develop and implement medication administration policies and procedures as well as oversee the medical care of clients that include regular screenings for medical conditions and assessment of wellness and health management;
• Educates non-medical team members on psychiatric and non-psychiatric medications, their side effects, and health-related conditions; provides diagnostic and medication education to beneficiary, with medication decisions based on shared decision making;
• Participates in daily team meetings and treatment planning meetings; 
• Provides psychiatric back-up to the program after-hours and weekends.  
• Maintain patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations
• Consults with physicians on cases that are beyond the scope of qualification of PMHNP.
• Communicates with patients and engages in follow-up in-between appointments, as necessary.
• Maintain timely patient documentation through our EHR system
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required. Must be open to continuing education. 

 Required Education/Experience:

• Nurse Practitioner (FNP or PMHNP) with a current NC license that meets the requirements as specified in 21NCAC 36.0800 with at least three years full-time experience treating individuals with SPMI*;  
  -OR-  
• Physician Assistant (PA) with a current NC license that meets the requirements as specified in 21NCAC 32S.0200 with at least three years full-time experience treating individuals with SPMI*. 
• Current/Active DEA license/certification  
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with strong verbal skills 
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills 
• Must have a valid driver’s license and minimum state required liability auto insurance;  
• Local travel is required 
• Proficiency with electronic records management 

* SPMI - Severe and Persistent Mental Illness is defined as a mental disorder in adults (18+) that severely impairs daily functioning in areas like self-care, relationships, or employment, requiring long-term support, or is evidenced by receiving SSI/SSDI due to mental illness. 

 What We Offer/Benefits:   

• 6 weeks of total Paid Time Off in your first year!
• Medical/Dental/Vision   
• 401K 
• Company-paid Life Insurance  
• Paid Holidays   
• Other benefits: Long Term Disability, AD&D, Flexible Spending  
• Continuing Education Courses – Company Provided  

*Relocation available for qualified applicants.

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