Nurse Practitioner - Family Psychiatric-Mental Health

PSYCHIATRIC ADVANCED PRACTICE CLINICIAN (APC)

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) searching for a motivated and engaging Psychiatric Advanced Practice Clinician (PMHNP or Psychiatric PA) who is looking for a rewarding career and the opportunity to work with pediatric and adult patients.

The Psychiatric APC is a new position that will be either co-located at our Marion, NC and Asheville, NC clinics OR based solely at:

McDowell Health Center, ​136 Creekview Ct, Marion, NC 28752

This position is full time and a provider with dual diagnosis experience is preferred. WNCCHS is looking for someone to provide trauma-informed services with a compassionate and non-judgmental approach to substance use and mental health disorders. This provider will work closely with the behavioral health department and primary care providers in this integrated care setting. Focus will be placed on assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, and modifying interventions as clinically appropriate with the support and guidance of a supervising physician.

Summary of Position

The Psych APC provides professional health services to complement the delivery of integrated team-based, whole-person, trauma-informed behavioral health care services at Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) through a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of care. The role of the Psych APC is to assess, maintain and improve the mental health status of individuals in the communities served through timely access to evidence-based treatments. The Psych APC effectively collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary health care team.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Are you passionate about helping the underserved?

Western NC Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). We are committed to caring for our patients with purpose and integrity and providing our team members with the support they need.

We are looking for a full-time Certified Medical Assistant. We recognize the hard work and initiative of our Medical Assistants (MAs). MAs providing direct patient care may earn a quarterly bonus up to $500 by meeting or exceeding quality and productivity measures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform clinical duties under the direction of a physician, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse
• Perform phlebotomy, and process specimens for patients of all ages
• Set up medical examination rooms, prepare and administer medications and vaccines
• Obtain vital signs and patient information
• Obtain EKG’s, assist with wound care and minor surgical procedures e.g., removal of benign cyst
• Serve as a preceptor for new staff
• Assist in administrative duties as needed, including handling calls

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Current certification as a Medical Assistant - highly desirable.
• One (1) year as medical assistant in an outpatient health care setting
• Extensive phlebotomy experience
• Postsecondary technical course(s) helpful, but not required
• Medical Assisting education strongly preferred
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs and Electronic Health Records systems.

WORK/LIFE BENEFITS

• Competitive health plans for employees and dependents including Medical, Dental and Vision and Telehealth
• Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
• Two (2) Floating Holidays
• Accrued PTO (total of 156 hours 1st year)
• No weekends, or holiday work required

FINANCIAL WELL-BEING BENEFITS

• 403b Retirement Savings with Match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• SmartMoney$ program and Discounts
• HRSA and Public Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness
• Clinical staff incentive bonus

CAREER GROWTH BENEFITS

• Monthly Staff Meetings and Training
• Relias Learning Management System (LMS)
• Continued Medical Education (CME) & Continuing Education (CEU) $

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, services, programs or activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

WORK/LIFE BENEFITS

• Competitive health plans for employees and dependents including medical, dental, vision, and telehealth
• Up to Two (2) Floating Holidays
• Up to Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
• Accrued Bi-weekly PTO (total of 156 hours in 1st year)
• No weekends, or holiday work required

FINANCIAL WELL-BEING BENEFITS

• 403b Retirement Savings with Match
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Telehealth services
• HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration) and Public Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness

CAREER GROWTH BENEFITS

• Monthly staff meetings and training
• Relias Learning Management System
• Continued Medical Education (CME) & Continuing Education (CEU)

Western North Carolina Community Health Services is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, services, programs, or activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary range $123,000 to $130,000 based on licensure, experience, and education.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Are you passionate about helping the underserved?

Western NC Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). We are committed to caring for our patients with purpose and integrity and providing our team members with the support they need.

We are looking for a full-time Certified Medical Assistant. We recognize the hard work and initiative of our Medical Assistants (MAs). MAs providing direct patient care may earn a quarterly bonus up to $500 by meeting or exceeding quality and productivity measures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform clinical duties under the direction of a physician, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse
• Perform phlebotomy, and process specimens for patients of all ages
• Set up medical examination rooms, prepare and administer medications and vaccines
• Obtain vital signs and patient information
• Obtain EKG’s, assist with wound care and minor surgical procedures e.g., removal of benign cyst
• Serve as a preceptor for new staff
• Assist in administrative duties as needed, including handling calls

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Current certification as a Medical Assistant - highly desirable.
• One (1) year as medical assistant in an outpatient health care setting
• Extensive phlebotomy experience
• Postsecondary technical course(s) helpful, but not required
• Medical Assisting education strongly preferred
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs and Electronic Health Records systems.

WORK/LIFE BENEFITS

• Competitive health plans for employees and dependents including Medical, Dental and Vision and Telehealth
• Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
• Two (2) Floating Holidays
• Accrued PTO (total of 156 hours 1st year)
• No weekends, or holiday work required

FINANCIAL WELL-BEING BENEFITS

• 403b Retirement Savings with Match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• SmartMoney$ program and Discounts
• HRSA and Public Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness
• Clinical staff incentive bonus

CAREER GROWTH BENEFITS

• Monthly Staff Meetings and Training
• Relias Learning Management System (LMS)
• Continued Medical Education (CME) & Continuing Education (CEU) $

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, services, programs or activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour