Psychiatric Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners
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Job Description
Psychiatric Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners--are you ready for a change? Don't miss this terrific opportunity to work with an underserved patient population in one of the beautiful communities in the U. S!
Appalachian Mountain Health ("AMH"), a Federally Qualified Health Center network based in Asheville, NC, is hiring a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our exceptional clinical team at our Leicester location in delivering quality-focused psychiatric primary care services for adult (18+) patients.
AMH provides comprehensive, accessible, patient-centered primary care to all, including low-income, medically underserved and uninsured populations, at six locations throughout Western North Carolina.
Our Psychiatric NP/PAs work closely with physicians, other advanced practitioners, behavioral health clinicians, and clinical and administrative support staff in a team-based approach to patient care.
Required Qualifications Include
- Physician Assistant /Nurse Practitioner degree from an accredited institution.
- Current North Carolina PA-C or NP license.
- Psychiatric CAQ.
- CPR certification.
- 2+ years of practice experience with an adult population in a public health setting, preferably in a rural or under-served area.
- Strong commitment to practicing in a community health setting.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as critical thinking skills, the ability to handle stressful situations and the capacity to function independently.
- High degree of initiative, judgment, discretion and decision-making to achieve AMH's mission.
In return, AMH offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term and short-term disability insurance, relocation package, NHSC Loan Repayment, Continuing Medical Education allowance, Flexible Savings Account, 403(b) with match, generous PTO and Holiday policies and so much more!
AMH’s mission - to provide culturally competent, high-quality healthcare to the medically vulnerable population in western North Carolina - is rooted in a primary care and preventive services medical home model with fees for services adjusted on the basis of a patient’s ability to pay.
AMH is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, citizenship, disability or veteran status.
To apply, please access the link to provide a resume and cover letter, including salary expectations. EOE. No Recruiters please.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule: Day shift
Monday to Friday
Education
Master's (Required)
Experience
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification
- Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license (Required)
- Psychiatric CAQ certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate
- Relocate before starting work (Required)
- Work Location: In person
Key Responsibilities
The Psychiatric Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will deliver quality-focused psychiatric primary care services to adult patients in a team-based clinical environment. They will collaborate with physicians, behavioral health clinicians, and support staff to provide comprehensive care to underserved populations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners at Appalachian Mountain Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 13,719 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Appalachian Mountain Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 26 active listings.
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 62% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in nurse practitioner roles | ranked against 13,719 Nurse Practitioner roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in North Carolina | 83 active | 2,222 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 36% remote · 62% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | North Carolina Nurse Practitioner listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 12% offer loan repayment411 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry hiring demand | #14 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 days · 18% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 884 postings, 1,094 closed |
| New Psychiatry listings | 1,376 in the last 30 days | 1,083 the 30 days before (+27%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry pay trend | +1.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Appalachian Mountain Health | silver tier, 76/100 | Top Employers work-life index26 active listings |
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