Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

About Novaris

Novaris is a mental-health-primary adult Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program

(IOP) opening December 2026 on Mallard Creek Rd. Novaris is commercial/private-pay only, does not store or administer medications on site, and does not provide medication-assisted treatment (MAT) or restrictive interventions.

Position Summary

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is the program's primary day-to-day prescriber. Completing psychiatric evaluations, manages medications, and is the on-site medical presence for the treatment team. Practicing under a supervising or collaborating physician in line with NC Medical Board rules, and escalates complex cases to that physician.

Psychiatric Evaluation & Diagnosis

• Complete psychiatric evaluations within program timeframes (PHP: 5 business days of admission; IOP: 10

business days).

• Provide DSM-5-TR diagnostic assessment, including co-occurring substance use screening.

• Assess risk, symptom severity, and functional impairment; document medical necessity for admission and

continued stay.

Medication Management

• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications within PA scope and the practice agreement.

• Provide informed consent, medication education, and monitoring for efficacy, side effects, and adherence.

• Check NC CSRS (PDMP) and follow Novaris controlled-substance protocols; consult the Medical Director

before starting high-risk regimens.

• Coordinate with outside prescribers and PCPs; set up continuity of prescribing at discharge.

• Refer clients needing MAT to external providers; Novaris does not prescribe or administer MAT or store

medications on site.

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Ongoing Care & Treatment Team

• Conduct medication follow-ups at a frequency set by clinical need and program standards (PHP clients

typically seen weekly).

• Participate in daily huddles and weekly interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.

• Consult with therapists on clinical presentation, risk, and treatment plan updates.

• Support step-down planning (PHP → IOP → outpatient) and transfers to higher levels of care.

Risk & Crisis Response

• Perform structured suicide/violence risk assessments and contribute to safety plans.

• Serve as first-line medical responder on site during program hours; escalate to the Medical Director and

emergency services per protocol.

Collaboration with Supervising/Collaborating Physician

• Maintain the required written supervisory/practice agreement and participate in scheduled quality-improvement

meetings.

• Present new admissions and complex cases to the Medical Director; follow chart co-signature and review

requirements.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete documentation in Alleva EHR within Novaris timeframes, meeting NC DHHS, payer, HIPAA, and 42

CFR Part 2 requirements.

• Support utilization review by providing clear medical-necessity documentation to intake and the RCM team.

• Maintain NCCPA certification, NC license, DEA registration, and CME; participate in payer credentialing

(BCBSNC first).

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree from an ARC-PA accredited program; current NCCPA certification (PA-C).

• Active, unrestricted North Carolina PA license and active DEA registration (NC address).

• 3+ years prescribing in psychiatry, including PHP, IOP, or other structured outpatient/acute behavioral health

settings.

• Demonstrated experience with psychiatric evaluations, psychotropic management, and co-occurring

presentations.

• Eligible for credentialing with commercial payers; no exclusions (OIG/SAM).

Preferred Qualifications

• NCCPA Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Psychiatry.

• Experience in a licensed NC PHP/IOP or mental health/SUD program, including DHSR or Joint Commission

survey exposure.

• Familiarity with commercial payer documentation and authorization requirements.

• Experience in a start-up or small-program environment.

Requirements

• Background check, credential verification, and malpractice coverage per agreement.

• Primarily in-person practice; telehealth as a supplement where permitted.

• Adherence to HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, confidentiality, and professional ethics.