Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

A career at Community Health Centers offers a unique opportunity to join a team that makes a real impact in our community every day, by improving individuals' health while enhancing their quality of life.  

Top Reasons to Work at Community Health Centers:

• No weekends for the majority of our centers, 10 Paid Holidays and early Fridays.
• A great benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan, and more.
• Competitive compensation with advancement opportunities and tuition/training reimbursement.
• Awarded “Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation” for five consecutive years.
• Awarded “Top 100 Workplaces for Growing Families” by Orlando Sentinel.
• Modernized and attractive health centers, that patients love.

Job Summary:

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner functions as a collaborative member of the health care team in the delivery outpatient psychiatric care including evaluation, monitoring, and diagnose patients to determine treatment and recovery plans. Counsel patients, write prescriptions, and monitor patients’ progress, while being compassionate and sensitive to their needs and concerns. When appropriate, work with patients’ primary physicians, social workers, and/ or case managers to assist patients with their behavioral health needs.

For Certification, the requirements for Education are:

• Applicants who graduated on or after October 1, 1998, must have completed requirements for a Master’s degree or Post- Master’s degree certification.
• Applicants who graduated prior to October 1, 1998, are exempt from above requirement.
• Graduates from either a certificate or currently closed program should submit supporting documentation that demonstrates program compliance with Board guidelines.

Experience:                          

• Three to five years of experience preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

• Current certificate issued by ANCC and/or or AANP or eligible.
• Active Florida license required.
• DEA license preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Special Skills:

• This position requires a high degree of responsibility, excellent interpersonal skills, organizational ability, problem-solving skills, and written and oral communication skills. This position also requires a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Ability to quickly identify problems as well as their most effective treatments.
• Skilled in addressing patient care needs in a compassionate and empathetic manner.
• Skilled in working in a collaborative, team-based practice.
• Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional and courteous environment.
• Adept at managing reasonable patient expectations and complaints.
• Some knowledge of accreditation standards (AAAHC, HRSA) preferred.
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, Internet, electronic health records and online resources).
• Logical, methodical approach to work and capable of meticulous record-keeping.
• Bilingual preferred.

Other requirements:

• Commitment and ability to keep up to date with scientific and technological developments/literature.  
• Able to work flexible hours as assigned.
• Able to work at other CHC locations as assigned.

Background Screening Requirement:

This position requires background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Applicants can find the Clearinghouse Education and Awareness information available at: