Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP

About Us

Avighna Holistic Care is seeking a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team and support the continued growth of outpatient psychiatric and medication management services in the Raleigh–Durham area.

Located at 811 Ninth Street, Suite 215, Durham, NC 27705, Avighna Holistic Care provides personalized, multidisciplinary mental health care rooted in compassion, inclusivity, and a whole-person approach. Our mission emphasizes accessible, culturally responsive care that supports the well-being of individuals and communities.avighnahc

We are looking for a provider who shares our commitment to compassionate, collaborative care and is energized by the opportunity to expand access to mental health services.

Position Summary

The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnose behavioral health conditions, prescribe and manage medications, and provide supportive care for outpatient clients. The provider will work closely with therapists, administrative staff, and other care team members to support coordinated, individualized treatment.

This role will help expand Avighna Holistic Care’s medication management services. The population served may include adolescents, adults, and older adults, consistent with the provider’s certification, clinical experience, and credentialing.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management visits for outpatient clients.
• Diagnose behavioral health conditions and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications as clinically appropriate and in accordance with applicable scope-of-practice requirements.
• Educate clients and, when appropriate, their families about diagnoses, treatment options, medication benefits, potential side effects, and follow-up care.
• Collaborate with therapists, administrative staff, referral partners, and other healthcare professionals to support continuity of care.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record and follow established clinical, compliance, and quality standards.
• Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and service-development efforts related to psychiatry and medication management.
• Provide culturally responsive, person-centered care that respects each client’s background, preferences, and treatment goals.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted North Carolina registered nurse licensure and approval to practice as a Nurse Practitioner, with qualifications appropriate for psychiatric-mental health care.
• Current Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner board certification (PMHNP-BC).
• DEA registration and prescriptive authority appropriate to the position and consistent with applicable state and federal requirements.
• Experience conducting psychiatric assessments and providing medication management in an outpatient mental health setting.
• Strong clinical judgment, documentation, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to serve diverse populations within the provider’s certification, training, and scope of practice.
• Ability to meet background screening, payer credentialing, and other employment requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience providing psychiatric evaluations and medication management.
• Experience helping establish or expand an outpatient psychiatry or medication management program.
• Comfort providing both telehealth and office-based care.
• Experience coordinating treatment with therapists and other behavioral health professionals.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and behavioral health electronic health record platforms.

Compensation and Schedule

Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, employment arrangement, and agreed-upon productivity expectations. Schedule, anticipated caseload, and the balance of office-based and telehealth care will be discussed during the interview process.

Learn More

Visit www.avighnahc.com to learn more about Avighna Holistic Care, our team, and our approach to mental health care

Flexible work from home options available.