About the role
Description
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 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. AMH is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, citizenship, disability or veteran status.
- 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