Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

SWFL Practitioners | Southwest Florida

About SWFL Practitioners

SWFL Practitioners is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care guided by integrity. We provide primary care and psychiatric and mental health services to patients throughout Southwest Florida, including individuals residing in senior living communities as well as patients seen at our office from the surrounding community.

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and clinically capable Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our team. We are open to candidates who may be newer to psychiatric practice, as we are willing to provide training and guidance to the right individual. However, candidates must have a strong nursing foundation, substantial clinical experience, and prior experience working in a hospital setting.

Position Overview

This independent contractor opportunity is ideal for a qualified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered psychiatric care. The practitioner will provide services to patients in our office and in senior living communities, working with individuals with a variety of psychiatric and mental health needs.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and a willingness to learn and grow within the role. Experience working with older adults, individuals with dementia, behavioral changes, and medically complex patients is beneficial.

We primarily serve Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Fort Myers, and Cape Coral. We do not pay for relocation expenses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric and mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, clinical findings, and appropriate standards of care.
• Perform medication reviews and provide medication management within the scope of practice.
• Monitor patient progress and evaluate treatment effectiveness, adjusting treatment plans as appropriate.
• Provide psychiatric and mental health services to patients seen in our office and to residents of senior living communities.
• Assess and address behavioral and psychiatric changes, including those that may occur in individuals with dementia or other medical conditions.
• Recognize changes in patient presentation and use sound clinical judgment to determine appropriate next steps, including when further medical evaluation or consultation is indicated.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely clinical documentation.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, healthcare providers, facility staff, and other members of the care team.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to support continuity and coordination of care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with applicable healthcare regulations and professional standards.
• Participate in training and ongoing professional development as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Florida APRN license.
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification (PMHNP-BC).
• Substantial nursing experience and a strong clinical foundation.
• Prior professional experience working in a hospital setting.
• Strong patient assessment skills and the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to changes in clinical presentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective time management.
• Excellent critical-thinking, clinical reasoning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Professionalism, dependability, accountability, and a compassionate approach to patient care.
• Ability to work independently while recognizing when consultation or collaboration is necessary.
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and develop psychiatric practice skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in psychiatry, behavioral health, or mental health nursing.
• Experience working with older adults or within senior living, assisted living, or long-term care settings.
• Familiarity with dementia, cognitive impairment, delirium, behavioral changes, and the psychiatric needs of medically complex patients.
• Experience with psychiatric assessments, individualized treatment planning, and medication management.
• Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, families, and facility staff.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner experience is not required. We are willing to train a qualified candidate who has the appropriate credentials, substantial nursing experience, hospital-based clinical experience, and a genuine desire to develop their psychiatric practice skills.

Employment Type

Independent Contractor (1099)

This position is structured as an independent contractor opportunity. Compensation, scheduling, and service arrangements will be discussed with qualified candidates.

We look forward to connecting with candidates who are passionate about patient care, committed to professional growth, and interested in helping us provide exceptional patient care guided by integrity throughout Southwest Florida.