UHS Website Job TitlePsych APP Weekend Coverage | Flexible Schedule | Jacksonville, NC

Opportunity Details

We are seeking a PRN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Physician Assistant to join a freestanding behavioral health hospital in Jacksonville. This role offers flexible weekend call coverage and customizable compensation options, allowing you to focus on inpatient psychiatric care while working alongside a highly supportive, fully staffed clinical team.

Quick Facts• Employment Type: PRN (option for employed or independent contractor)• Schedule / Hours: Weekend call coverage• Call: Yes – weekend inpatient call• Patient Volume: Varies by census• Location: Jacksonville• Practice Setting: Inpatient psychiatric hospital (adult & adolescent units)• Support / Care Team: Fully staffed multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities• Provide inpatient psychiatric care to adult and adolescent populations• Perform admission evaluations and daily patient follow-ups• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and interdisciplinary treatment teams• Participate in treatment planning and team meetings• Document all patient care

Compensation & Benefits• Salary: Competitive fee-for-service or hourly structure (based on employment type)• Sign-on / Relocation: Available for employed providers• Health, Dental, Vision & Retirement: Offered for full-time employed option• PTO, CME & Schedule Flexibility: Included with employed model• Additional Perks: Malpractice coverage, bonus structure, 401(k) match, employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications• Board Certified / Board Eligible Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Board Certified Psychiatric PA• Active or eligible North Carolina license• DEA and applicable certifications• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience• Inpatient and/or management experience preferred

Growth & Development• Opportunities for expanded responsibilities within a growing behavioral health system• Supportive environment with experienced clinical leadership• Access to ongoing professional development resources

About the Organization & CommunityBrynn Marr Hospital is a 102-bed, freestanding psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center serving adolescents and adults. The facility offers a full continuum of care including inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, medication-assisted treatment, and residential services.

Located near the North Carolina coast, Jacksonville offers a relaxed lifestyle with close proximity to beaches and outdoor recreation, making it an ideal setting for work-life balance. The hospital is part of Universal Health Services, one of the nation’s leading healthcare management organizations.

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Will DeCuyper

In-house Physician Recruiter

(470) 289-2408 or [email protected]