Behavioral Health APP- Geriatric Outpatient

Baptist Health System, Inc. • Jacksonville, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Geriatric Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides advanced practice psychiatric care to older adults experiencing mental health conditions, cognitive disorders, and behavioral disturbances. The practitioner conducts comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, develops and manages individualized treatment plans, prescribes psychotropic medications, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and quality of life.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) by the ANCC.
• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in the state of practice.
• Prescriptive authority and DEA registration (or eligibility).
• Minimum 2 years of experience providing psychiatric care.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner Required
• Licensed Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Required

Nice To Haves

• Certification as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner(AGPCNP-BC) Preferred
• Geriatric psychiatry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in settings such as inpatient psychiatry, skilled nursing, assisted living, or outpatient geriatric programs is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced practice psychiatric care to older adults experiencing mental health conditions, cognitive disorders, and behavioral disturbances.
• Conducts comprehensive psychiatric evaluations.
• Develops and manages individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribes psychotropic medications.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and quality of life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior