About Us

Since 2003, we've been assisting children, families and adults across North Carolina with their behavioral health needs. Carolina Outreach is a group of highly trained behavioral health professionals dedicated to promoting the emotional and physical well-being of our community in a safe and respectful environment.

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We provide a comprehensive and integrative array of behavioral health services and supports for people of all ages with varying levels of need utilizing an equitable and inclusive approach.

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We focus on helping our clients tap into and develop their inherent strengths with the goal of supporting the highest quality of life possible for all we serve.

About the Role

We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide clinical services to all clients receiving ACT team services, which includes medication prescription, administration, monitoring, and documentation; directing psychopharmacologic and medical services; service coordination, including working with the ACT team to monitor each individual’s clinical status and response to treatment; crisis assessment and intervention; symptom assessment and management; individual counseling and psychotherapy; substance use treatment; work-related services; activities of daily living services; social, interpersonal relationship, and leisure-time activity services; support services or direct assistance to ensure that individuals obtain the basic necessities of daily life; and education, support, and consultation to individuals’ families and other major supports. 

• Supervise all medical/clinical aspects of the services delivered.


• Identify appropriate evidence-based or emerging best practices therapies to be employed by staff in delivering services.


• Consult with primary healthcare providers/other providers on the clinical aspects of the clients being served and the implications for those clients’ physical healthcare needs.


• Coordinate with medical staff of other providers, e.g. state and community inpatient facilities.


• Supervise all other medical staff on the ACT team

This description outlines the general scope and level of work for this role. It is not intended to include every duty or responsibility that may be required of employees in this position.

Compensation 

Competitive hourly pay aligned with your role, experience, and contribution, with opportunities for growth over time.

• Compensation: $62.80 - $80.64

Placement within the range is based on licensure level, education, and experience.

What You Can Expect

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing client care.


• Work as part of a multidisciplinary ACT team to support clients in the community.


• Respond to mental health crises and help clients achieve treatment goals.


• Lead and oversee clinical services while collaborating with healthcare providers and support systems.

Responsibilities 

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and manage medications for clients.


• Provide treatment, crisis intervention, and ongoing mental health support.


• Collaborate with the ACT team and community providers to coordinate care.


• Supervise clinical staff and ensure high-quality, evidence-based services.