Psychiatric Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners

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 West 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. To apply, please access the link to provide a resume and cover letter, including salary expectations. EOE. No Recruiters please.

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