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Psych APP Weekend Coverage | Flexible Schedule | Jacksonville, NC


Company : Universal Health Services


Location : Jacksonville, NC


Created : 2026-04-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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 & Community Brynn 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. Call to Action Apply today or contact Will DeCuyper In-house Physician Recruiter (470) 289-2408 or will.decuyper@