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. We provide high-quality, accessible care to our patients and a supportive environment for professional growth. This full-time position is based in our new Ocala, Florida location. Our care coordination approach matches all patients with their ideal services and providers before direct care begins. We offer leading-edge therapy services, including psychotherapy, psychiatry, psychosocial rehabilitation, EMDR, and group therapy.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, conduct evaluations, and prescribe medications for patients with psychiatric-mental health problems or those likely to have them.
• Provide emergency psychiatric services, physical and psychosocial examinations.
• Deliver outpatient and residential care to patients showing changes or declines in mental status, chronic, or urgent medical conditions.
• Work independently and collaboratively with the medical team under clinical privileges approved by the clinic’s Medical Executive Board.
• Participate in an interdisciplinary team providing primary care to employees and patients.
• Perform patient histories, physicals, risk factor assessments, order diagnostic tests, and manage consultations and appointments.
• 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 all relevant patient data in medical records and case presentations.
• Formulate, execute, and review healthcare education for patients and families on disease prevention.
• Ensure effective communication with other health professionals for seamless clinic service delivery.
• Provide consultation to nursing and medical staff to improve work performance and enhance service quality.

Requirements

• Experience working with patients of all ages.
• Experience working with Suboxone.
• Unrestricted, current, and active graduate professional nurse and nurse practitioner registration in a state.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of societal impacts on mental health.
• Compassionate, sensitive, and strong reasoning and thinking skills.
• 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) matching.
• Dental, 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 $130,000.00 per year, with quarterly bonus opportunities.

Schedule

• 8-hour shift, Monday to Friday.
• Full-time, in-person role in an outpatient setting.