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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant with Pain Management Expertise

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Avance Care

Chapel Hill, NC (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 6 days ago (Updated 3 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/12/2026

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Make a Meaningful Impact in Integrated Pain & Behavioral Health Care We are seeking a compassionate, highly skilled Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant with psychiatric expertise to join our collaborative Pain Services team. This role is ideal for a provider who is passionate about treating complex patients with chronic pain, co-occurring mental health disorders, and substance use conditions. You'll work within a multidisciplinary environment where behavioral health and pain medicine intersect — helping patients regain stability, function, and quality of life. What You'll Do As a key clinical provider, you will: Deliver comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management Diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders, substance use disorders, and co-occurring chronic pain conditions Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, including buprenorphine Monitor controlled substances in compliance with state and federal regulations Order and interpret labs and drug screenings Provide patient and family education regarding mental health, pain management, and recovery Collaborate closely with our Behavioral Wellness team and pain specialists Participate in quality improvement initiatives and best-practice development Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation Why This Role Stands Out ✔ Integrated care model combining psychiatry and pain medicine ✔ Work with a specialized chronic pain population ✔ Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment ✔ Opportunity to treat complex dual-diagnosis cases ✔ Support for professional growth and continuing education What We're Looking For Required Qualifications MSN (Psychiatric Mental Health NP) or completion of an accredited PA program Active, unrestricted state license Board Certified PMHNP or PA Active DEA license Minimum 2 years of psychiatric mental health experience Preferred Experience Chronic pain management Substance use disorder treatment Buprenorphine prescribing experience Experience in integrated or multidisciplinary settings The Ideal Candidate You are: Clinically confident and comfortable managing complex cases Compassionate and patient-centered Detail-oriented and compliant with prescribing regulations Collaborative and team-focused Passionate about improving outcomes for patients with dual diagnoses If you are looking for a role where you can combine psychiatric expertise with chronic pain management in a supportive, mission-driven environment — we'd love to connect with you.