Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practioner

Job Description

Job Description

At Learning To Achieve Wellness, our mission is to provide exceptional, accessible mental health and psychiatric care while meeting every patient where they are. As a growing behavioral health organization serving communities throughout Florida, we are committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in a welcoming and supportive environment. Our approach blends psychiatric care, medication management, therapy, and innovative specialty services to address the whole person—not just a diagnosis. We strive to remove barriers to care, serve patients from diverse backgrounds and insurance circumstances, and create meaningful relationships that support long-term wellness. We are equally committed to building a strong, collaborative team of professionals who share our passion for improving mental health care. At LTAW, we value accountability, compassion, clinical excellence, teamwork, continuous growth, and the belief that every interaction is an opportunity to make a difference.

Position Summary

Learning to Achieve Wellness is seeking a qualified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide psychiatric services at Springbrook Hospital. The PMHNP will provide safe, high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, medication management, and routine patient rounding. The provider will collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care, monitor patient progress, support continuity of treatment, and ensure compliance with applicable clinical protocols, regulatory requirements, and facility policies.

This is a hybrid position

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments to identify patient needs and formulate diagnoses.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including prescribing and managing psychotropic medications.
• Provide psychotherapy and counseling services using evidence-based modalities tailored to patient conditions.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care.
• Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as necessary, and provide crisis intervention when required.
• Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and strategies for managing symptoms.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and stay current with advances in psychiatric nursing practice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
• Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice within the United States.
• Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or equivalent.
• Demonstrated clinical experience in psychiatric mental health care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Current DEA registration and delegated prescribing authority when required for assigned duties.
• Be eligible for enrollment, credentialing, and recredentialing with Medicare, Medicaid, commercial health plans, hospitals, facilities, and other payers or organizations required for the assigned role.
• Maintain an active and accurate National Provider Identifier (NPI), CAQH profile, and other credentialing information required by LTAW.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in diverse clinical settings such as inpatient, outpatient, or community mental health centers.
• Experience treating patients across the lifespan.
• Experience providing both in-person and telehealth psychiatric care.
• Experience with treatment-resistant depression, substance-use disorders, ADHD, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, or other common behavioral-health conditions.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and telepsychiatry platforms.
• Familiarity with TMS, Spravato/esketamine, MAT, long-acting injectable medications, pharmacogenomic testing, or other specialty psychiatric treatments.

Newly graduated PMHNPs and other appropriately qualified providers may be considered for designated training or residency positions when available.

Skills:

The required clinical skills enable the PMHNP to perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments and develop effective treatment plans that address complex mental health conditions. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building therapeutic relationships with patients and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Proficiency in medication management and psychotherapy techniques ensures safe and effective patient care. Familiarity with electronic health records and telehealth technologies facilitates efficient documentation and expands access to care. Preferred skills such as expertise in specialized therapy modalities and cultural competency enhance the ability to provide personalized, evidence-based interventions that respect patient diversity and promote recovery.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation

Learning to Achieve Wellness, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable law.