Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner In Asheville, NC

TeamHealth is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive behavioral health care to older adults in post-acute and long-term care settings across western North Carolina. This full-time position offers clinical autonomy, flexible scheduling, and strong organizational support without the administrative burden of private practice.

Clinical Setting

You will work in post-acute and long-term care environments including skilled nursing facilities, long-term care facilities, assisted living facilities, and inpatient rehabilitation facilities. The coverage area includes Candler, Waynesville, and Sylva, NC.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and mental status examinations
• Diagnose and treat psychiatric, behavioral, and neurocognitive disorders in older adults
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
• Evaluate behavioral and safety concerns
• Provide brief interventions and behavioral management
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams across care settings

Schedule

• Full-time, Monday through Friday
• No nights or weekends
• Flexible, onsite round-and-go model with remote documentation capabilities

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted North Carolina license as a PMHNP-C or Psych PA-C
• Active DEA license or willingness to obtain

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with older adults or post-acute care

Compensation and Benefits

• Estimated annual compensation of $120,000 to $160,000 with no cap on productivity income
• W2 position with base salary plus productivity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Professional liability insurance
• Company-issued iPad for seamless remote access and collaboration
• Industry-leading onboarding training program
• Developed infrastructure with extensive back office and local management support