Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
About the role
Elite DNA Behavioral Health is one of the largest providers of behavioral and mental health services in Florida, expanding quickly into Savannah, GA. We provide high-quality, accessible care through a comprehensive, collaborative approach. As a Nurse Practitioner, you will diagnose, treat, and prescribe medications for patients with psychiatric-mental health problems, including emergency services, physical and psychosocial examinations, and ongoing outpatient and residential care.
Elite DNA pioneers a care coordination model, matching patients with ideal services and providers before direct care begins. Our team delivers leading-edge therapy services—psychotherapy, psychiatry, psychosocial rehabilitation, EMDR, and group therapy—guided by integrity and compassion for patients and employees.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and prescribe medications for patients with psychiatric-mental health problems, including those at risk.
- Provide emergency psychiatric services and conduct physical and psychosocial examinations.
- Deliver outpatient and residential care for patients with changes or declines in mental status, chronic or urgent medical conditions.
- Work independently within an interdisciplinary team, with clinical privileges approved by the clinic’s Medical Executive Board.
- Perform patient histories, physicals, risk assessments, and order diagnostic tests.
- Prescribe medications in compliance with clinic policy, formulary, and state regulations.
- Consult with physicians on cases beyond the scope of a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
- Document patient data in medical records and case presentations.
- Develop and deliver healthcare education for disease prevention to patients and families.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure effective clinic service delivery.
- Provide consultation to nursing and medical staff to improve work performance and service quality.
Requirements
- Experience working with all age groups and Suboxone treatment.
- Graduate professional nurse and nurse practitioner registration in a state, unrestricted and active.
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, followed by a master’s degree in Psychiatric or Mental Health Nursing from an accredited school.
- Strong understanding of societal impacts on mental health, problem-solving, and patient monitoring skills.
- Compassionate, sensitive, with strong reasoning and critical thinking abilities.
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken) for clear communication with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Strong computer skills, including word processing, data entry, and medical software applications.
Benefits
- 401(k) with matching contributions.
- Health and vision insurance.
- 3 weeks of PTO in the first year.
- 7 paid holidays.
- Mental health days.
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) opportunities through Elite DNA University.
Pay
Up to $130,000 per year, with quarterly bonus opportunities.
Schedule
- Full-time, 8-hour shifts.
- Monday to Friday.
- In-person/outpatient work setting.
Work Location: In-person, Savannah, GA.