Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Easterseals Florida is seeking a compassionate, professional, and dynamic Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide outpatient psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and medication management for children, adolescents, and/or adults experiencing mental and behavioral health conditions. The role is part of a nonprofit community behavioral health organization and involves collaborative work with an interdisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, trauma-informed, evidence-based, and family-centered care to diverse and underserved populations. This is an in-center, part-time position working 14 hours per week, scheduled as two recurring 8-hour days per week between Monday and Thursday. Compensation is $45.00 per hour. The organization offers professional training opportunities, an Employee Assistance Program, work-life balance, and the opportunity to make a difference in the community and the organization. Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace and an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. It provides reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- Master’s or doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
- Board Certified PMHNP (PMHNP-BC).
- Active, unrestricted Florida APRN license and DEA registration, or ability to obtain DEA registration.
- Strong knowledge of psychiatric disorders and psychopharmacology, particularly for youth.
- Skills in diagnostic assessment, medication management, and treatment planning.
- Familiarity with trauma-informed care and strengths-based approaches.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and time-management skills.
- Proficiency in EHR systems and knowledge of HIPAA, Medicaid, and compliance requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children and adolescents.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments.
- Diagnose mental and behavioral health conditions using DSM-5-TR criteria.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with Florida APRN and DEA regulations.
- Provide psychoeducation to youth and caregivers on diagnoses and treatment options.
- Collaborate with therapists, case managers, primary care providers, and community partners.
- Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in the EHR.
- Support crisis assessments and stabilization planning as needed.
- Participate in case staffing, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Professional training opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Work-life balance
- Opportunity to make a difference in the community and the organization
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Job Type
Part-time
