Expanding practice seeks a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Clinician Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work in Marion, North Carolina!

Join a Federally Qualified Health Center offering trauma-informed, integrated behavioral health care, with no weekends or holiday work required.

CONTACT: Katie Patterson 843-574-8234 katie@nowhealthcare.org

Company:

• Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving western North Carolina
• Integrated care setting, with close collaboration between behavioral health and primary care teams
• Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of care
• New position, co-located across two clinics or based at a single health center, as preferred

Compensation:

• Salary range: $123,000–$130,000, based on licensure, experience, and education
• Competitive health plans: medical, dental, vision, and telehealth
• Up to 2 floating holidays and 11 paid holidays
• Accrued bi-weekly PTO (156 hours in year 1)
• No weekends or holiday work required
• 403(b) retirement savings with match
• Employer-paid life insurance and telehealth services
• HRSA and Public Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness eligible
• Monthly staff meetings and training, Relias Learning Management System access
• CME and CEU support

Job/Practice Description: Psychiatric APC

• Full-time
• Assess, diagnose, prescribe, and modify interventions with supervising physician support
• Provide trauma-informed, compassionate, non-judgmental care for substance use and mental health disorders
• Works with both pediatric and adult patients
• Dual diagnosis experience preferred
• Collaborates closely with behavioral health department and primary care providers
• Works within an interdisciplinary health care team

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited master's program as PMHNP, NP with PMHNP certification, or PA with Psychiatry CAQ
• Current North Carolina NP/PA licensure/certification
• Current DEA license
• BLS and applicable certifications (within 30 days of employment)
• Must be Medicaid and Medicare eligible
• Bilingual English/Spanish or Russian preferred; public health experience preferred

Location offers:

• Marion, North Carolina — charming small town in McDowell County, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains
• About 35 minutes from Asheville, offering easy access to that city’s dining, arts, and culture scene
• Close to outdoor recreation along the Blue Ridge Parkway, including hiking, waterfalls, and scenic mountain views
• Home to Lake James State Park, popular for boating, fishing, and swimming
• Slower-paced, affordable small-town living with strong community character

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Katie Patterson

843.574.8234

katie@nowhealthcare.org