Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP
Hybrid - US
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP
Full Time • Hybrid - US
(The name Avighna, a Sanskrit word meaning "removal of obstacles")
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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.
Compensation: $70.00 - $85.00 per hour
Meaningful Work. Genuine Connection. Room to Grow.
Build a career that cares for the whole person—including you.
You chose mental health care because people matter. Your ideas, your growth, and the work you do should matter, too.
At Avighna Holistic Care, we’re looking for compassionate, creative, and collaborative people who want to make a meaningful difference. People who ask thoughtful questions, welcome different perspectives, and believe that great care starts with seeing the whole person—not just a diagnosis.
Whether you support clients directly or help make their care possible behind the scenes, bring your expertise, your curiosity, and your authentic self. Let’s build something meaningful together.
Why Choose Avighna?
A purpose you can connect with - Our mission centers on making mental health care more accessible, compassionate, and responsive to the people we serve. Join us in helping individuals and communities feel heard, build resilience, and move toward lasting well-being.
A whole-person approach - People are more than their symptoms—and meaningful care should reflect that. Our approach considers the connections between mind, body, lived experience, and individual needs. We welcome professionals who value thoughtful, personalized care over one-size-fits-all solutions.
Different perspectives. Shared purpose. - Good ideas don’t come from just one person or one discipline. Our multidisciplinary approach brings different perspectives to the work of supporting mental wellness. We’re looking for teammates who value collaboration, share insights generously, and stay open to learning from others.
Your authentic self belongs here - Your background, culture, experiences, and perspective shape what you bring to a team. We welcome that individuality. Compassion and inclusivity are central to our approach, and we seek people who extend those values to clients and colleagues alike.
A chance to help shape what comes next - We’re interested in more than what you’ve already accomplished. We want to hear what you’re curious about, what you hope to contribute, and how you would like to grow. Bring your questions and ideas—and help us continue improving the way care is experienced.
The People Behind the Care Matter, Too
Mental health work is deeply meaningful. It can also be demanding.
We believe a people-first approach should include the people providing and supporting care. That means recognizing the importance of respectful communication, thoughtful collaboration, and honest conversations about what helps people do their best work.
Our vision for the employee experience is simple: a place where contributions matter, questions are welcome, and colleagues treat one another with the same humanity they bring to their work.
Purpose matters. So does the experience of showing up to work each day.
We believe a people-first approach should include the people providing and supporting care. That means recognizing the importance of respectful communication, thoughtful collaboration, and honest conversations about what helps people do their best work.
Our vision for the employee experience is simple: a place where contributions matter, questions are welcome, and colleagues treat one another with the same humanity they bring to their work.
Purpose matters. So does the experience of showing up to work each day.
Don’t Meet Every Qualification?
You don’t need a perfect match to start a conversation.
Careers don’t always follow a straight line. Your experience may come from a different setting, a nontraditional path, or skills that don’t fit neatly into a job description.
If a role excites you and you meet its required licensure, credentials, and other essential qualifications, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t check every preferred qualification.
Tell us what you bring, what you’re learning, and why this work matters to you. We’re interested in the person behind the résumé.
You don’t need a perfect match to start a conversation.
Careers don’t always follow a straight line. Your experience may come from a different setting, a nontraditional path, or skills that don’t fit neatly into a job description.
If a role excites you and you meet its required licensure, credentials, and other essential qualifications, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t check every preferred qualification.
Tell us what you bring, what you’re learning, and why this work matters to you. We’re interested in the person behind the résumé.
What Connects Us
We’re looking for people who bring:
- Compassion: Seeing the person first and responding with empathy.
- Collaboration: Working together with respect, openness, and shared responsibility.
- Curiosity: Asking questions and staying willing to learn.
- Inclusivity: Valuing different identities, experiences, and perspectives.
- Integrity: Bringing honesty, accountability, and care to everyday decisions.
- Purpose: Finding meaning in the difference we can make, one interaction at a time.
Your Next Chapter Starts With a Conversation
You bring a unique combination of experience, perspective, and possibility. We’d love to learn how it could contribute to Avighna Holistic Care.
Explore our opportunities and take the next step toward work that connects your skills with your purpose.
Explore our opportunities and take the next step toward work that connects your skills with your purpose.
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