Nurse Practitioner (Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic) - NC

Hickory, NC

Position Summary

Our company is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join its clinical team. The clinic offers individualized care in a warm and supportive environment, serving children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. The NP will provide medication management and collaborate closely with therapists and intake staff to deliver evidence-based mental health care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conduct psychiatric evaluations and develop treatment plans
  • Manage medication regimens, monitor efficacy, and adjust dosages as needed
  • Collaborate with therapists and staff to ensure coordinated, holistic care
  • Educate patients and families on medications, side effects, and health maintenance
  • Maintain thorough and timely clinical documentation
  • Participate in quality improvement and chart review initiatives

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Comfortable prescribing and managing psychiatric medications (no benzos or opioids)
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented mindset

Education & Experience

  • Active NP license in North Carolina (PMHNP preferred, FNP acceptable)
  • Master's or Doctor of Nursing Practice (MSN or DNP) from an accredited program
  • 1+ year of outpatient psychiatric/mental health NP experience preferred