Part-Time Nurse Practitioner – IOP Services

Now Hiring: Part-Time Nurse Practitioner – IOP Services | Bright Path Behavioral Health 

Location: Wake Forest, NC 

Status: Part-Time (20 hours 2-6 M-F) | W2 position 

Reports to: Medical Director and Clinical Director 

Program: Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) – In-Person & Virtual 

About Bright Path: 

Bright Path Behavioral Health is a vibrant, mission-driven mental health organization dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to adolescents and their families. We believe healing happens in connection—with trusted adults, therapeutic relationships, and strong community systems. We strive to build a workplace where curiosity, compassion, and collaboration thrive—and where each team member feels seen, supported, and celebrated. 

Position Summary: 

Bright Path Behavioral Health is seeking a compassionate and experienced Part-Time Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) team. This independent contractor role will provide psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and consultative support to teens engaged in both in-person and virtual IOP services. As Bright Path expands its IOP offerings, this position ensures consistent, high-quality psychiatric care and maintains a clear distinction between IOP and PHP medical services. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a community-minded NP to provide trauma-informed, teen-centered psychiatric care within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team. The role may expand to full-time as demand increases. 

Responsibilities: 

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and manage medication for adolescents enrolled in IOP 
• Collaborate with therapists, program staff, and the full-time NP to ensure coordinated treatment 
• Participate in clinical treatment team meetings and case consults 
• Support both in-person and virtual IOP programming 
• Maintain timely and thorough documentation in compliance with clinical standards 

Qualifications: 

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner in the state of North Carolina 
• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification preferred 
• Experience working with adolescents in mental health or behavioral health settings 
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working in a collaborative team environment 
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care and evidence-based treatment approaches 
• Ability to manage care across in-person and virtual platforms 

What Sets Bright Path Apart: 

At Bright Path, we lead with heart. We center our culture around courageous conversations, joyful connection, and ongoing learning. We are proud to be a place where clinicians, educators, and support staff work shoulder-to-shoulder to make a difference in the lives of teens and their families. Here, your voice matters, your work is valued, and your growth is supported. 

Compensation: 

• Role Type: W-2 
• Hourly Rate: $65 - $85/hour 

To Apply: 

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and experience to ashley.macom@brightpathbh.com.