Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Community Based Behavioral Health

Company: Broadstep Behavioral Health Inc
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: June 4, 2025

Job Description:

We are actively hiring for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) 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.What are the perks? Relocation Packages Available! No Late Nights or Weekends! Highly competitive total compensation package with medical, dental, and vision! 10 Paid Holidays Annually! 4 weeks (160 hours) of Paid Time Off in your first year!PLEASE NOTE: You must have been licensed as a PMHNP with related experience for a minimum of at least one year to be considered for this role. We are unable to consider candidates that do not meet this requirement due to NC state service definition.Job Description:Broadstep Behavioral Health Inc. is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to support our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and Outpatient Program (OPT) in Jacksonville, NC that provides direct clinical care to adults in our community-based programs in North Carolina. This position works closely with other clinical members of a defined team and serves an integral role in the treatment of patients in the behavioral health continuum.About the Company:Broadstep has been a leader inproviding 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.Broadsteps North Carolina services include a wide array ofmental health and substanceuse programs and services. The services provided are community-based, outpatient therapy, and crisis services to servepeople 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.Job Type:This is a fully onsite role that requires regular travel to meet with clients in the community.Job Duties: Direct Clinical Care: Examines patients to determine the presence of mental illness, completes patient information and records social and medical histories, diagnoses illness and prescribes the course of treatment. Orders and reviews laboratory or diagnostic tests on patients to provide information on general physical condition and mental disorder. Analyzes and evaluates patient data, tests, or examination findings to diagnose nature and extent of behavioral health issues. Prescribes medications to correct chemical imbalances. Advises and informs guardians, relatives, and significant others of patients' conditions care, treatment, and prognosis with patient consent. Utilization Review: Assumes psychiatric leadership responsibilities to the treatment team, conducts case reviews about patient's strengths, goals, and interventions. Collaborates with other professionals on treatment plans and progress. Ensures quality assessment standards are met by following procedures identified by Coastal Southeastern United Care. Integrated Care: Ensures the coordination between the MH/SA a services being delivered with primary physical healthcare providers. Consults with primary healthcare providers on the clinical aspects of the consumer being served and the implication for those consumers physical healthcare needs. Coordinates with medical staff of other providers (i.e. state and community inpatient facilities).Required Education/Experience: Licensed Nurse Practitioner Certified in Psychiatric and Mental Health (PMHNP) with at least one year of applicable experience post licensure. Current/Active DEA license/certification Proven ability to communicate effectively with strong verbal skills Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills Must have a valid drivers license and minimum state required liability auto insurance; Local travel is required Proficiency with electronic records managementRequired License/Credentials: Board certified PMHNP that is licensed to provide services in North CarolinaWhat We Offer/Benefits: 4 weeks of 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.#NC-HPby Jobble

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