Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) - UNC Health

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• Schedule

• 3 consecutive 12hr shifts every week with one 8hour shift (also consecutive) every other week. Night Shift

• This position is also eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location).

PHMNP with experience in emergency department experience.

• Experience preferred

• 1 year crisis or psychiatric ED experience preferred 

Summary: DESCRIPTION : The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of North Carolina is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (PMHNP or Physician Assistant with relevant psychiatric training) to join the Emergency Department?s Psychiatric Emergency Service (PES). This provider is responsible for the screening, ongoing evaluation, and treatment of patients presenting with mental health and/or substance use-related concerns in the Emergency Department. The APP will augment the primary emergency medicine team by providing psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, including but not limited to:

• Performing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and establishing diagnoses 
• Responding to behavioral emergencies 
• Providing brief supportive therapy 
• Prescribing and ordering evidence-based psychopharmacologic treatments 
• Making recommendations regarding involuntary commitment when appropriate 
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary crisis team on resources and disposition planning 
• Obtain relevant medical and psychiatric history, perform focused physical assessments, and review and interpret pertinent diagnostic tests and results. 
• Timely and thorough documentation of psychiatric consult notes, including assessment and medical decision-making, treatment recommendations (including level of care), patient history, diagnoses, and mental status examinations. 

Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent organization, and the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced emergency department environment are essential. This position is based exclusively in the Emergency Department and has a variable schedule. Preferred Qualifications

• Prior emergency department and/or psychiatric crisis experience 
• North Carolina First Commitment Certification

Additional Benefits

• Eligible for evening and weekend shift differentials 
• Eligible for continuing medical education (CME) reimbursement through the Department of Emergency Medicine.

Other Information Other information:
Education Requirements:
? Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
? Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider (i.e., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) in the state of North Carolina.
? Board certification if required by the Department. DEA.
Professional Experience Requirements:
? No prior experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
? Demonstrated clinical competency.
? Effective leadership skills. Strong interpersonal skills.
? Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
? Demonstrated written and verbal communication and strong analytical skills.
? Effective interaction to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting.
? Documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.

Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians
Organization Unit: Psychiatric Emergency Svs-EM Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Variable Location of Job: US:NC: Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.


Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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