Behavioral Health Clinician - Full Time

Behavioral Health Clinician (PA/NP) – Full-Time

Bring your psychiatric expertise to patient-centered care.

At Carbon Health, we are transforming healthcare by combining exceptional care, advanced technology, and a supportive culture to create the best experience for both patients and clinicians.

Our mission is to make high-quality healthcare accessible to everyone. To achieve this, we’ve built a thriving national network of healthcare services and a collaborative culture that fosters innovation, compassion, and excellence. At Carbon Health, clinicians work together to redefine healthcare standards, ensuring that patients receive the best care possible.

A key element of our innovation is CarbyOS, our proprietary electronic health record (EHR) system, built from the ground up with providers in mind. Designed to reduce administrative burden, CarbyOS empowers providers to focus on patient care while saving hours of work on documentation. AI tools like our hands-free note-writer are embedded throughout CarbyOS, making it one of the most advanced and user-friendly systems in healthcare.

At Carbon Health, we're committed to creating a workplace where clinicians feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow.

About the Role

Carbon Health is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to support behavioral health services in an in-person clinical setting.

This role is designed for an advanced practice clinician with at least two years of experience working independently in psychiatry. You will use your clinical expertise to assess patients, support psychiatric treatment, and help deliver thoughtful, evidence-based behavioral healthcare.

The ideal candidate brings strong psychiatric assessment and treatment skills, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with other healthcare professionals. Experience in a student health setting is preferred.

This is a full-time opportunity with a flexible weekly commitment of approximately 24–40 hours, depending on the agreed schedule.

Compensation & Schedule

• Compensation range: 130,000–160,000 annually.
• Schedule: Approximately 24–40 hours per week.
• Work arrangement: In-person.
• Experience: At least two years of experience working independently in psychiatry.

Compensation will depend on qualifications, experience, schedule, and other relevant factors. The compensation range for schedules below 40 hours per week should be confirmed before publication.

Apply Your Psychiatric Expertise

Use your experience in psychiatry to assess patients, guide treatment, and support access to behavioral healthcare.

Practice With Clinical Autonomy

Bring your independent clinical experience to a role that values sound judgment, thoughtful decision-making, and patient-centered treatment.

Support a Diverse Patient Population

Help patients navigate behavioral health concerns through individualized assessments and evidence-based care.

Collaborate Across Healthcare

Work with other healthcare professionals to support coordinated care and a positive patient experience.

What You'll Do

Psychiatric Assessment & Clinical Care

• Conduct psychiatric and behavioral health assessments within your scope of practice.
• Evaluate patients' presenting concerns, symptoms, relevant medical and psychiatric histories, and treatment needs.
• Develop appropriate differential diagnoses and individualized treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations and treatment within your clinical scope and applicable practice requirements.
• Monitor patient progress and reassess treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
• Identify patients who require additional specialty services or a higher level of care.
• Educate patients about their treatment options, medications, and follow-up recommendations.

Treatment Planning & Follow-Up

• Support ongoing psychiatric treatment and continuity of care.
• Monitor treatment response, tolerability, and potential medication-related concerns.
• Adjust treatment plans as clinically appropriate and within applicable scope-of-practice requirements.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up care when additional services are needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Clinical Collaboration & Quality

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to support coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Communicate clinical findings and treatment recommendations clearly.
• Follow applicable clinical protocols, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to a supportive clinical environment focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

About You

You are an experienced psychiatric advanced practice clinician who is comfortable working independently, making sound clinical decisions, and communicating effectively with patients and colleagues. You are committed to compassionate, evidence-based behavioral healthcare.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current PA or NP certification.
• At least two years of experience working independently in psychiatry.
• Active, unrestricted professional license in the state where the role will be practiced.
• Ability to meet applicable prescribing, credentialing, and other clinical practice requirements.
• Strong psychiatric assessment, diagnostic, and treatment-planning skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and clinical documentation skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in a student health setting.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Familiarity with evidence-based psychiatric treatment and ongoing medication management.

Additional Requirements

• Availability for an agreed schedule of approximately 24–40 hours per week.
• Ability to work in person at the designated clinical location.
• Successful completion of applicable credentialing, background checks, and other employment requirements.