Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Part Time - Day Shift

Job Description

Job Description

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides outpatient mental health services within ProHealth’s cash-pay clinic setting. This position focuses on evaluating, diagnosing, and treating depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns appropriate for the clinic’s outpatient services.

Responsibilities include psychiatric assessments, individualized treatment planning, medication management, patient education, and coordination of care. The PMHNP works collaboratively with medical leadership and clinical staff to provide compassionate, evidence-based care.

Treatment of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders is outside the scope of this position. Patients requiring these services will be referred to an appropriate psychiatric specialist or higher level of care.

Requirements

Clinical Duties:

• Conduct mental health evaluations, including review of medical, psychiatric, family, social, and medication histories.
• Perform mental status examinations and use appropriate screening tools to assess symptoms and guide treatment.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions appropriate for ProHealth’s outpatient services and the provider’s scope of practice.
• Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based guidelines and shared decision-making.
• Prescribe, monitor, adjust, and discontinue psychiatric medications as clinically appropriate and within applicable prescribing authority.
• Educate patients about medication benefits, potential side effects, interactions, treatment expectations, and adherence.
• Monitor treatment response, medication tolerability, and changes in symptoms or daily functioning.
• Order and review laboratory testing and diagnostic studies when clinically indicated, including monitoring associated with prescribed medications.
• Provide supportive counseling, patient education, and nonpharmacologic interventions within the provider’s training and scope of practice.
• Refer patients for psychotherapy, specialty services, or community resources when appropriate.
• Identify symptoms or conditions outside the clinic’s treatment scope, including suspected schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders, and coordinate appropriate referrals.
• Assess patient safety, including risk of suicide, self-harm, or harm to others, and follow established safety and emergency referral procedures when indicated.
• Recognize medical conditions that may contribute to mental health symptoms and coordinate further evaluation as needed.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to support continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and follow-up recommendations.
• Consult with the Medical Director or designated clinical leadership regarding complex cases and referral needs.
• Prescribe controlled substances only when authorized, clinically appropriate, and consistent with applicable requirements and ProHealth policy.
• Participate in chart reviews, case consultations, and quality improvement activities.

Adhering to Clinical Guidelines:

• Follow ProHealth’s clinical guidelines and established scope of outpatient mental health services.
• Work closely with medical leadership to maintain appropriate standards of care.
• Complete charting within three working days of the patient encounter. Document urgent safety concerns and critical clinical information promptly.
• Ensure appropriate follow-up visits and clinically indicated monitoring before authorizing medication refills.
• Follow established protocols for medication management, prescribing, patient safety, and referrals.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with applicable privacy and documentation requirements.
• Maintain current licensure, certification, prescribing credentials, and required continuing education.
• Stay current with evidence-based outpatient mental health treatment practices.

Patient Satisfaction:

• Provide compassionate, respectful, and nonjudgmental care.
• Establish therapeutic relationships that encourage patients to participate in their treatment.
• Clearly explain diagnoses, treatment options, medication instructions, and follow-up recommendations.
• Submit prescriptions and respond to clinical requests in a timely manner.
• Address patient questions and concerns professionally.

Other Duties:

• Perform additional clinical services within the provider’s education, training, certification, and scope of practice.
• Follow applicable OSHA, safety, infection prevention, and healthcare protocols.
• Assist with improving mental health workflows, clinical procedures, and patient education materials.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Supervisory/Work Responsibilities:
• Work collaboratively with administrative and clinical staff to support efficient clinic operations. Provide clinical guidance as appropriate and maintain an approachable, professional manner.

Position Type and Expected Work Hours:

• This is a part-time, day-shift position. Clinic operating hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The assigned schedule will be determined based on clinic coverage and patient needs. Occasional hours outside the assigned schedule may be required.

Travel:

• Periodic travel to other ProHealth clinic locations may be required. Travel for educational or business purposes is limited to what is necessary for the position.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate degree from an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program.
• Licensure: Active Florida Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in good standing.
• Certification: Current Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner board certification (PMHNP-BC) required.
• Experience: Two or more years of experience providing outpatient mental health assessments and medication management strongly preferred.
• Prescribing Credentials: Current DEA registration and applicable prescribing credentials required for assigned duties.
• Clinical Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of psychiatric assessment, differential diagnosis, psychopharmacology, and evidence-based treatment for conditions appropriate for the clinic’s outpatient services.
• Referral Judgment: Ability to recognize conditions outside the clinic’s treatment scope and coordinate appropriate specialty or emergency referrals.

Work Authorization:

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Abilities/Skills/Qualities:

• Strong commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sound clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• High ethical standards and respect for patient confidentiality.
• Excellent organization, time management, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently within the scope of practice and collaboratively with a team.
• Professionalism, accountability, and a strong sense of ownership.
• Ability to provide culturally responsive care to patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to recognize patient safety concerns and respond appropriately.

Physical Requirements:

The position requires sitting, standing, walking, and using a computer and electronic health record system. Occasional bending, reaching, and moving clinical supplies or equipment may be necessary. Essential job functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accomplish tasks appropriately assigned or requested by management. This job description is not intended to provide a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required for the position. Duties and responsibilities may change based on organizational and patient needs, consistent with the provider’s qualifications and scope of practice.

Disclaimer: All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). This should not be considered an employment contract or otherwise alter the “at will” status of employment.

Benefits

ProHealth offers competitive benefits for both part time and full time personnel. Benefits include full access to clinic and lab services (at cost), and 401K.

Disclaimer: All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). This should not be considered an employment contract or otherwise alter the “at will” status of employment.