PMHNP-BC

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Job Description: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC

Company: Icare Mental & Behavioral Wellness
Location: Miami, Florida
Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Schedule: Flexible schedule available, including in-person and telehealth services
Reports To: Clinical Director / Medical Director

About Icare Mental & Behavioral Wellness

Icare Mental & Behavioral Wellness is a growing outpatient mental health and behavioral wellness practice in Miami, Florida, dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based, and personalized care to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Our services include psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy coordination, ABA referrals, wellness support, and integrated behavioral health services.

We are seeking a dedicated and clinically skilled Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC to join our multidisciplinary team.

Position Summary

The PMHNP-BC will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, treatment planning, and ongoing follow-up care for patients with a wide range of psychiatric and behavioral health conditions. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, professional, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with diverse populations in both telehealth and in-office settings.

This role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent documentation skills, and the ability to collaborate with therapists, ABA providers, case managers, primary care providers, and families when clinically appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

The PMHNP-BC will be responsible for:

• Conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments.
• Providing medication management follow-up visits.
• Developing individualized treatment plans based on DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and patient needs.
• Diagnosing and treating conditions such as ADHD, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, bipolar disorder, PTSD, insomnia, behavioral disorders, autism-related behavioral concerns, and other psychiatric conditions.
• Monitoring medication efficacy, adherence, adverse effects, and treatment response.
• Ordering and reviewing laboratory work when clinically indicated.
• Providing psychoeducation to patients and families regarding diagnosis, medications, risks, benefits, and treatment expectations.
• Completing risk assessments, including evaluation for suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, self-harm, psychosis, mania, substance use, and safety concerns.
• Coordinating higher level of care referrals when clinically necessary.

Documentation and Compliance

The PMHNP-BC must:

• Complete accurate, timely, and audit-ready clinical documentation.
• Maintain documentation that supports medical necessity, insurance billing, and quality clinical care.
• Document informed consent for medication treatment.
• Review and document Florida E-FORCSE when prescribing controlled substances.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, Florida Board of Nursing regulations, DEA requirements, and company policies.
• Use the electronic health record system appropriately for scheduling, charting, prescribing, and communication.

Collaboration and Care Coordination

The PMHNP-BC will collaborate with:

• Therapists and counselors.
• ABA providers and behavioral health specialists.
• Primary care providers and specialists.
• Parents, caregivers, schools, and community supports when appropriate.
• Administrative and billing teams to support accurate clinical workflow.

Required Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Florida APRN license.
• Current PMHNP-BC certification through ANCC.
• Masters or Doctoral degree in Nursing with psychiatric mental health specialization.
• Active DEA registration, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Ability to prescribe controlled substances in accordance with federal and Florida regulations.
• Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and evidence-based psychiatric treatment.
• Strong psychiatric medication management skills.
• Excellent clinical documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while participating in a collaborative clinical team.
• Professional liability/malpractice insurance, or willingness to obtain coverage if required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Experience treating children, adolescents, and adults.
• Experience with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and behavioral disorders.
• Experience with telehealth psychiatric care.
• Familiarity with AdvancedMD or similar EHR systems.
• Interest in integrative psychiatry, wellness support, and collaborative behavioral health care.
• Experience working with Medicaid, commercial insurance, and outpatient psychiatric billing requirements.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is:

• Compassionate, ethical, and patient-centered.
• Clinically confident in psychiatric assessment and medication management.
• Comfortable managing complex psychiatric presentations.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation habits.
• Reliable, professional, and responsive.
• Comfortable working with children, adults, and families.
• Open to collaboration with therapists, ABA providers, and wellness professionals.
• Interested in growing with a dynamic and expanding mental health practice.

Work Setting

• Outpatient mental health clinic.
• Telehealth and/or in-person appointments.
• Flexible scheduling options may be available.
• Collaborative team-based environment.

Compensation

Compensation is competitive and based on experience, schedule, productivity, and employment structure.

Possible arrangements may include:

• Per-visit compensation.
• Part-time or full-time employment.
• Independent contractor arrangement, depending on clinic needs and candidate qualifications.

Benefits May Include

Depending on employment status and hours worked, benefits may include:

• Flexible scheduling.
• Administrative and billing support.
• Credentialing support when applicable.
• EHR access and clinical workflow support.
• Collaborative clinical environment.
• Growth opportunities within the practice.
• Telehealth options.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit:

• Updated CV or resume.
• Copy of Florida APRN license.
• PMHNP-BC certification.
• DEA registration, if available.
• Professional references.
• Availability for interview.
• Preferred schedule and employment type.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Icare Mental & Behavioral Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and professional environment for both patients and staff.

Suggested Job Posting Summary

Icare Mental & Behavioral Wellness in Miami, FL is hiring a PMHNP-BC to provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, treatment planning, and follow-up care for children, adolescents, and adults. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Flexible schedule, telehealth and in-person opportunities available. Must hold an active Florida APRN license and PMHNP-BC certification.