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Carolina Outreach
Raleigh, North Carolina

Nurse Practitioner (4681)

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$62.8-$80.64/hr

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Job Description

Job Details:

Job Location: Raleigh, NC 27604, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $62.80 - $80.64 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Client Transport,

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.

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.

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.

Qualifications

Qualifications The psychiatric nurse practitioner must be a licensed nurse practitioner with experience with 3 years experience working with SPMI.

Why Join Us We are focused on creating a model where clinicians are supported, not overloaded. You’ll have the flexibility to shape your schedule, the support to maintain a steady caseload, and the opportunity to grow within a stable, mission-driven organization.

Beyond the engaging work, you'll also benefit from our competitive benefits package to support you and your loved ones, provide work/life balance, and invest in your future. The list below is for informational purposes only.

Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem Wellness: When you enroll in a medical plan, you get complete care support on your time through Sydney app (Anthem), with exclusive access to 24/7 access to licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists.

Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA) Two dental plan options available through Delta Dental, so you can choose the level of coverage that fits your needs and budget. Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed to keep your eyes healthy and your vision sharp.

An optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account to reimburse yourself on a pre-tax basis for childcare.

Generous paid time off 401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower Financial planning and education services at no cost to you Voluntary supplemental benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability) Educational Assistance (your position, date of hire and years of service determine your eligibility) Licensure Residency Program for Full-time Clinical Staff Advancement and Career Development Opportunities Legal Notice: We are an equal opportunity employer.

Employment is at-will and contingent upon successful completion of background checks and credential verification. We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in the United States. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation varies based on licensure, experience, and caseload. ncgCARE and all partner affiliates maintain a drug-free workplace. #COHP1

Key Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric evaluations, prescribe and manage medications, deliver ongoing mental health and substance use treatment, and respond to crises for clients receiving ACT services. Lead and supervise clinical and medical services, coordinate care with the ACT team and external providers, and ensure services use appropriate evidence-based practices.

Requirements

Must be a licensed nurse practitioner and have three years of experience working with people with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI). The posting does not specify a required degree or other educational credential.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychiatric AssessmentPsychopharmacologyEvidence-Based PracticeClinical SupervisionMultidisciplinary CollaborationCommunity-Based CareClient DocumentationPrimary Healthcare Coordination

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Carolina Outreach holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 18 active listings.

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 66% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$149k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $158k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution33 jobs · 26 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
80% this job
Sign-on bonus
53%
CME allowance
43%
Loan repayment
10%
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 4.8
Better work-life than 30% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,231 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Raleigh

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$372k
Typical market rent
$1,577/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.2
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Raleigh-Cary, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Carolina Outreach

Mental Health Care
Durham, North Carolina
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem
Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA)
Two dental plan options through Delta Dental
Vision plan through EyeMed
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Generous paid time off
401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs
Financial planning and education services