About Novaris
Novaris is a mental-health-primary adult Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program
(IOP) opening December 2026 on Mallard Creek Rd. Novaris is commercial/private-pay only, does not store or administer medications on site, and does not provide medication-assisted treatment (MAT) or restrictive interventions.
Position Summary
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is the program's primary day-to-day prescriber. Completing psychiatric evaluations, manages medications, and is the on-site medical presence for the treatment team. Practicing under a supervising or collaborating physician in line with NC Medical Board rules, and escalates complex cases to that physician.
Psychiatric Evaluation & Diagnosis
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Complete psychiatric evaluations within program timeframes (PHP: 5 business days of admission; IOP: 10
business days).
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Provide DSM-5-TR diagnostic assessment, including co-occurring substance use screening.
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Assess risk, symptom severity, and functional impairment; document medical necessity for admission and
continued stay.
Medication Management
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Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications within PA scope and the practice agreement.
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Provide informed consent, medication education, and monitoring for efficacy, side effects, and adherence.
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Check NC CSRS (PDMP) and follow Novaris controlled-substance protocols; consult the Medical Director
before starting high-risk regimens.
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Coordinate with outside prescribers and PCPs; set up continuity of prescribing at discharge.
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Refer clients needing MAT to external providers; Novaris does not prescribe or administer MAT or store
medications on site.
Novaris Behavioral Health
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10150 Mallard Creek Rd, Suite 210, Charlotte, NC 28262 Page
Ongoing Care & Treatment Team
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Conduct medication follow-ups at a frequency set by clinical need and program standards (PHP clients
typically seen weekly).
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Participate in daily huddles and weekly interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
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Consult with therapists on clinical presentation, risk, and treatment plan updates.
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Support step-down planning (PHP → IOP → outpatient) and transfers to higher levels of care.
Risk & Crisis Response
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Perform structured suicide/violence risk assessments and contribute to safety plans.
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Serve as first-line medical responder on site during program hours; escalate to the Medical Director and
emergency services per protocol.
Collaboration with Supervising/Collaborating Physician
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Maintain the required written supervisory/practice agreement and participate in scheduled quality-improvement
meetings.
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Present new admissions and complex cases to the Medical Director; follow chart co-signature and review
requirements.
Documentation & Compliance
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Complete documentation in Alleva EHR within Novaris timeframes, meeting NC DHHS, payer, HIPAA, and 42
CFR Part 2 requirements.
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Support utilization review by providing clear medical-necessity documentation to intake and the RCM team.
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Maintain NCCPA certification, NC license, DEA registration, and CME; participate in payer credentialing
(BCBSNC first).
Minimum Qualifications
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Master's degree from an ARC-PA accredited program; current NCCPA certification (PA-C).
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Active, unrestricted North Carolina PA license and active DEA registration (NC address).
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3+ years prescribing in psychiatry, including PHP, IOP, or other structured outpatient/acute behavioral health
settings.
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Demonstrated experience with psychiatric evaluations, psychotropic management, and co-occurring
presentations.
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Eligible for credentialing with commercial payers; no exclusions (OIG/SAM).
Preferred Qualifications
· NCCPA Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Psychiatry.
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Experience in a licensed NC PHP/IOP or mental health/SUD program, including DHSR or Joint Commission
survey exposure.
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Familiarity with commercial payer documentation and authorization requirements.
· Experience in a start-up or small-program environment.
Requirements
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Background check, credential verification, and malpractice coverage per agreement.
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Primarily in-person practice; telehealth as a supplement where permitted.
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Adherence to HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
