APRN - Primary Care

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. in Gainesville, Florida, seeks a Psychiatric Certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to join the MAT team. This role provides psychiatric assessments, medication management, and ongoing care for individuals with opioid and alcohol use disorders, aiming for recovery and long-term stability.

The position offers in-person and telehealth services with a strong emphasis on collaborative, evidence-based care within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing required.
• Psychiatric Certification required.
• Experience with Medication Assisted Treatment including Buprenorphine, Methadone, and Vivitrol.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; able to work independently in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive substance use, psychiatric, and medical evaluations.
• Provide medication management, including MAT services involving Buprenorphine, Methadone, and Vivitrol.
• Deliver evidence-based care through in-person and telehealth services.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary treatment teams to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families on treatment, recovery, and wellness.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the EMR.
• Advocate for clients while promoting dignity, respect, cultural sensitivity, and patient rights.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluation

MAT prescribing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient engagement

Education

Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing

Psychiatric Certification

Job description

Lake City, FL | Full-Time | Exempt
Salary: $137,891.25 Annually

Make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals in recovery. Meridian Healthcare is seeking a Psychiatric Certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to join our Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) team in Gainesville, Florida. This role provides psychiatric assessments, medication management, and ongoing care for individuals with Opioid and Alcohol Use Disorders, helping clients achieve recovery, wellness, and long-term stability.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct comprehensive substance use, psychiatric, and medical evaluations.
• Provide medication management, including MAT services involving Buprenorphine, Methadone, and Vivitrol.
• Deliver evidence-based care through in-person and telehealth services.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary treatment teams to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families on treatment, recovery, and wellness.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the EMR.
• Advocate for clients while promoting dignity, respect, cultural sensitivity, and patient rights.

Qualifications

Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing required

Psychiatric Certification required

Experience in Medication Assisted Treatment, including prescribing Buprenorphine, Methadone, and Vivitrol, or related community-based behavioral health services

Strong communication, patient engagement, and collaboration skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Why Meridian?

At Meridian Healthcare, you'll join a mission-driven organization dedicated to transforming lives through compassionate, evidence-based behavioral healthcare. Every day, our team helps individuals and families build healthier futures through hope, healing, and recovery.

Meridian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.