Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician Assistant

Description

Outpatient Psych APP at UNC Caldwell- Greater Hickory Metro Area, NC

UNC Caldwell is the choice for health care in Caldwell County. The Emergency Department sees approximately 30,000 visits a year. Caldwell Physician Network and UNC Physicians Network provide the majority of primary care and select specialty care to our market from thirteen separate medical park locations throughout the county. Our 137-bed licensed acute care hospital is a member of the UNC Health System.

The new Jonas Hill Hospital and Clinic features 27 inpatient beds as well as a full-spectrum outpatient clinic with a multi-disciplinary staff. It is located adjacent to UNC Caldwell hospital in the heart of Western, NC.

Position Information:

• Full-time opportunity for an outpatient provider
• Psych Certified APP with 2-3 years of psych experience is required
• Licensed and certified PMHNP; ANCC or AANP Board Certified
• Experience with EPIC is preferred
• Location- Jonas Hill Clinic, 407 Mulberry Street, Lenoir NC 28645
• Provide direct patient care in office setting for a min. of 36 hours, serving ages 6-30 approximately
• Monday - Friday, no ED call, no clinic call
• Duties- provide patient care to adults and children through assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health needs. Provide medication management and perform psychiatric evaluations for patients pursing OP services. Provide psychiatric leadership and direction for the treatment team. Work within a multidisciplinary treatment team under the supervision of MD psychiatrist.
• Provider will see an average of 10-12 patients per day

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, group life, employee assistance program (EAP), flexible spending