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Job description
Psychiatric Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners--are you ready for a change? Don't miss this terrific opportunity to work with an underserved patient population in one of the beautiful communities in the U.S! Appalachian Mountain Health ("AMH"), a Federally Qualified Health Center network based in Asheville, NC, is hiring a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our exceptional clinical team at our Leicester location in delivering quality-focused psychiatric primary care services for adult (18+) patients.
AMH provides comprehensive, accessible, patient-centered primary care to all, including low-income, medically underserved and uninsured populations, at six locations throughout Western North Carolina.
Our Psychiatric NP/PAs work closely with physicians, other advanced practitioners, behavioral health clinicians, and clinical and administrative support staff in a team-based approach to patient care.
Requirements
Required qualifications include:
Physician Assistant /Nurse Practitioner degree from an accredited institution.
Current North Carolina PA-C or NP license.
Psychiatric CAQ.
CPR certification.
2+ years of practice experience with an adult population in a public health setting, preferably in a rural or under-served area.
Strong commitment to practicing in a community health setting.
Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as critical thinking skills, the ability to handle stressful situations and the capacity to function independently.
High degree of initiative, judgment, discretion and decision‑making to achieve AMH's mission.
In return, AMH offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long‑term and short‑term disability insurance, relocation package, NHSC Loan Repayment, Continuing Medical Education allowance, Flexible Savings Account, 403(b) with match, generous PTO and Holiday policies and so much more!
AMH’s mission - to provide culturally competent, high‑quality healthcare to the medically vulnerable population in western North Carolina - is rooted in a primary care and preventive services medical home model with fees for services adjusted on the basis of a patient’s ability to pay. AMH is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, citizenship, disability or veteran status.
Job Type: Full‑time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Education:
Master's (Required)
Experience:
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license (Required)
Psychiatric CAQ certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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