Addiction Medicine Advanced Provider II

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lee Health in Fort Myers, Florida is looking for a Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in Addiction Medicine. This full-time role includes a Monday to Friday schedule with no weekends or on-call requirements, offering a collaborative environment with psychiatrists and other PMHNPs.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in providing mental health care to adult and geriatric patients, focusing on addiction and related disorders. Strong communication and assessment skills are essential.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience as a PMHNP.
• Ability to provide mental health care to adult and geriatric patients.
• Knowledge of addiction medicine.

Aufgaben

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and evaluations.
• Diagnose mental health disorders and develop treatment plans.
• Provide psychotherapy or counseling.

Kenntnisse

Advanced practice nursing

Mental health assessments

Psychotherapy

Ausbildung

PMHNP certification

Jobbeschreibung

1.0FTE New Position: Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in Addiction Medicine

Position Details

• APII
• Fulltime Schedule Monday to Friday; no weekends, Holidays or call hours currently
• Program is expanding
• Start time 8am usually
• If experienced PMHNP (5+ years); would possibly explore 4 day a week schedule
• Mid-size practice with other PMHNP in the program and collaborating Psychiatrists
• 14 patients per day

Role of a PMHNP

A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is a specialized advanced practice nurse who is trained to provide mental health care to adult and geriatric patients. They can diagnose mental health conditions, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications.

Typical Responsibilities

• Conducting psychiatric assessments and evaluations.
• Diagnosing mental health disorders and developing treatment plans.
• Providing psychotherapy or counseling.
• Prescribing and managing medications as needed.
• Monitoring and following up with patients to track progress.
• Collaborating with other healthcare professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards

Scope of Care

PMHNPs may see patients with a wide range of mental health issues, including addiction, anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and more. They might also provide care to patients dealing with stress‑related problems or life transitions.