Adv Practice Registered Nurse Psychiatric Mental Health- College of Nursing Archer Family Health Care

Archer Family Health Care is expanding to meet the healthcare needs of our growing community, and we are seeking talented, compassionate, and dedicated professionals to join our team. As part of our expansion, we are adding new positions to support enhanced patient access, innovative care delivery, and continued excellence in family-centered healthcare. Located within the University of Florida College of Nursing, Archer Family Health Care delivers high-quality, evidence-based primary care services while serving as a dynamic clinical learning environment for future healthcare professionals.

About the Role

The Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Psychiatric Mental Health provides comprehensive, evidence-based behavioral health and psychiatric services at Archer Family Health Care (AFHC), a nurse-led primary care practice. As an integral member of an interprofessional healthcare team, the ARNP delivers high-quality mental health care to patients across the lifespan, with a focus on improving access to behavioral health services within a rural and underserved community.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric and behavioral health assessments, including obtaining patient histories, performing mental status examinations, evaluating psychosocial and environmental factors, assessing risk and safety concerns, and identifying acute and chronic behavioral health conditions.
• Develop differential diagnoses and individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and evidence-based practices.
• Accurately document assessments, diagnoses, progress notes, treatment interventions, patient responses, and plans of care in the electronic health record (EHR) in accordance with regulatory, organizational, and professional standards.
• Order, review, and interpret appropriate laboratory, diagnostic, and screening tests to support psychiatric evaluation and treatment.
• Communicate test results and treatment recommendations to patients and families in a clear and compassionate manner.
• Develop, implement, and manage evidence-based treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic behavioral health conditions across the lifespan.
• Provide psychotherapy and counseling interventions, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as appropriate, prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitor treatment effectiveness, and modify care plans based on patient outcomes and clinical response.
• Collaborate with primary care providers and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Serve as a clinical educator and preceptor for graduate nursing students by providing mentorship, clinical supervision, instruction, and evaluation in behavioral health assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient management.
• Actively participate in monthly interdisciplinary team meetings, provider meetings, case conferences, and care coordination activities to enhance clinical outcomes and improve care delivery.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, program evaluation activities, and evidence-based practice projects, including Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) scholarly projects and other organizational initiatives designed to improve patient care, access, and operational effectiveness.
• Maintain clinical competency through continuing education and professional development activities.
• Support clinic operations, policy implementation, and behavioral health program initiatives.
• Assist with outreach, population health efforts, and other duties as assigned to advance the mission of Archer Family Health Care and the College of Nursing.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with a major in nursing or another health-related area.
• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes.
• Understanding of confidentiality and the behaviors necessary to handle confidential materials.
• Knowledge of the EPIC electronic health record.
• Excellent communication skills to work on a team and collaborate with care delivery.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain consistently effective working relationships with providers and staff.
• Ability to work with the public in a courteous, friendly, and tactful manner.
• Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Current CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current license in the state of Florida.
• Master’s degree in nursing and certification in Psychiatric Mental Health.
• Preparation in Doctoral education.
• One year of experience as a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Schedule

The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position requires flexibility to work assigned shifts during the clinic's operating hours, including days, evenings, and weekends. Employees are expected to work 40 hours per week. Work schedules may vary and are subject to adjustment based on patient care needs, clinic operations, staffing requirements, and coverage needs.

Pay

Expected salary: $115,000 annually.