Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to be part of our Behavioral Health team.

• A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement account with company matching
• Supplemental accident insurance available
• 9 paid holidays per year
• PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 - (We value a work-life balance!)
• Flexible Work Schedules Considered
• Needs Accommodations Programs
• Mental Health Resources
• Telework Opportunities Considered
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

The PMHNP prescribes psychiatric mediations and provides medication evaluations and medication management; provides for the medical supervision, including psychotherapy, of patients and clients at Blue Ridge Health. Responsibilities include:

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations.
• Documents each patient encounter in the patient record, clearly and concisely, on the day the patient encounter takes place. Ensures that notes are cosigned in a timely fashion according to State of North Carolina regulations and/or BRCHS policy.
• Follows patient protocols as specified by BRCHS clinical policies. Consults backup physician when appropriate.
• Assumes responsibility for the care of patients in collaboration with center physicians.
• Utilizes patient care protocols in collaboration with the center physicians when providing medical care to patients.
• Educate individuals regarding the appropriate use of medication s and its side effects
• Prescribe, manage and monitor medications for BRCHS patients.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Master’s Degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
• Certification in NC as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
• Experience in an ambulatory care setting
• Maintain current CME and BLS certification

At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.

Blue Ridge Health Services promotes a supportive and inclusive culture, sensitive to the diversity of the individuals we serve and our workforce. Challenging unconscious bias, inviting a culture of individual expression, and ongoing sensitivity to organizational practices are fundamental of staff expectations. This focus contributes to the importance of Blue Ridge Health’s investment to advance as a culturally competent organization.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.