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.

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