Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Benefits of Working at UNCW:

Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach. Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session. As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service. We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy, and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

Recruitment Range:

Determined based on qualifications and/or experience.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The mission of the Abrons Student Health Center (SHC) is to provide student centered affordable, quality health and preventive services to the students of UNCW. The SHC provides comprehensive medical services including a retail pharmacy. The Health Center's goal is to help students stay as healthy as possible so they can fully engage in the classroom.

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant functions as member of a clinical team in the provision of health care in a fast-paced college health center. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Obtaining extensive medical and psychiatric histories
• Assessing, diagnosing, and treating acute illness and those elements of primary medical care that are reasonable within the constraints of the nature of student health and the individual's certification
• Providing psychiatric and medication evaluation for students
• Prescribing the appropriate therapies including medication
• Providing on-going medication monitoring
• Consulting with Counseling Center and Student Health Center staff regarding patient and client care
• Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests including laboratory and radiologic tests
• Assisting with emergencies
• Documenting all pertinent data in patient's electronic medical record
• Referring clients to physicians/specialist and/or other community resources as appropriate
• Providing a holistic approach to patient care, including provision of patient education as appropriate

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

To qualify as a Physician Assistant:

• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• A passing score on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE).
• Necessary special qualification - Graduation and or completion of an educational program for Physician Assistants accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs and an active Physician Assistant License issued by the North Carolina Board of Medical Examiners.To qualify as a Nurse Practitioner:
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree from an accredited program or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from an accredited program and graduation from or completion of a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, completion of a Nurse Practitioner program approved by the North Carolina Joint Subcommittee of the Board of Nursing and Board of Medical Examiners, and "approved to practice medical acts" by the Joint Subcommittee.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Previous work experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in a college/university setting
• Previous experience working with patients 17 - 30 years old
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, colleagues, and on- and off-campus partners

Required Certifications or Licensures:

• Physician Assistant:
• Must have a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Psychiatry at the time of hire or within twelve months of the date of hire.
• Current CPR certification required by time of hire.
• Nurse Practitioner:
• Must be certified as a PNHMP-BC at the time of hire or within twelve months of the date of hire.
• Current CPR certification required by time of hire.
• All diplomas, degrees, licenses and certifications must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
• FTE: 1.0 (40 hours per week)
• Months Per Year: 12 Months
• Type of Position: Permanent
• Job Posting Date: 09/23/2025
• Posting Close Date: 10/23/2025
• Number of Openings: Single Incumbent