About this opportunity
Wellpath lists this Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner opportunity in fayetteville, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We're on a path to better healthcare. Join us
Compensation Information: $77 - $77 / hour
Department (Org): Mental Health
You Matter
Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
Excellent career growth opportunities
Join us and find a career that supports
Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Autonomy in a warm team environment
Growth and training
Perks and Benefits
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
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Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
Company paid life insurance
Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
Why Us
Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, our mission is to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!” and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
How you make a difference
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides a full range of psychiatric services to incarcerated patients in accordance with state scope of practice, collaborative protocols, and established policies. This role delivers direct psychiatric care while also providing clinical consultation to mental health and healthcare staff. The position works within state guidelines to support consistent, high-quality psychiatric services across the facility. Clinical consultation and supervision are sought as required under applicable collaborative practice requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Provide psychiatric evaluations, treatment, and follow-up care while exercising independent medical judgment.
Monitor and manage psychotropic medications, including effectiveness, side effects, and required follow-up.
Collaborate with mental health, medical, and administrative teams to ensure consistent psychiatric and mental health services.
Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation and participate in required meetings, consultations, and on-call coverage.
Support crisis intervention, referrals, transfers, and emergency or involuntary treatment processes as allowed by scope of practice.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
Master in Science of Nursing or Post-Master’s Certificate from an accredited nurse practitioner program with a specialty in psychiatric mental health across the lifespan.
Experience
Minimum one (1) year of experience as a PMHNP required, or may be waived if approved by Vice President of Advanced Practice Program.
Corrections experience in a PMHNP role preferred.
Licenses/Certifications
Unrestricted current license to practice as a PMHNP in the state of practice.
Current board certification as a PMHNP.
Current DEA Registration (unless Chief Psychiatric Officer determines it is optional).
Current BLS certification.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Worksite address
fayetteville, NC, 28305, US
Who can apply
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