Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician Assistant

Description

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Outpatient Psychiatry Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) in Chatham County!

UNC Health is the choice for healthcare in Chatham County. We continue to expand our footprint there. Our award-winning facilities are known for providing high quality healthcare. The Physicians Network offers a wide range of services including primary care, specialty care, and urgent care at various locations.

Position Information:

Full-time opportunity for an outpatient provider

Position will be split between Chatham Primary Care and Family Medicine at Pittsboro

Provide direct patient care in office setting.

Experience with Epic is preferred.

Responsibilities:

Provide patient care for adults and children through assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health needs.

Provide medication management and perform psychiatric evaluations for patients pursuing OP services.

Provide psychiatric leadership and direction for the treatment team under the supervision of physician psychiatrist.

Position Qualifications:

2-plus years of experience

Licensed and certified PMHNP; ANCC or AANP Board Certified

High-quality health care begins with high-caliber people. Our steadfast commitment to the health of our community begins within. If you seek an environment that promotes excellence, leadership, and autonomy in clinical practice, then a career with UNCPN may be for you. Physician practices affiliated with UNCPN are offering opportunities for employment.

For more information, please contact Owen Watkins at .

Other Information

Education Requirements:

Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider (i.e., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) in the state of North Carolina.
Board certification if required by the Department. DEA.

Professional Experience Requirements:

No prior experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Demonstrated clinical competency.
Effective leadership skills. Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication and strong analytical skills.
Effective interaction to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting.
Documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Physicians Network

Organization Unit: UNC Family Medicine at Chatham

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Siler City

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


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