Florida Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Gracepoint Wellness; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Administrative & clinical support

Collaborative team culture

Professional development opportunities

Remote work options

Job summary

Gracepoint Wellness invites a compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our outpatient mental health clinic. You will perform psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and medication management while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care for diverse clients across the lifespan.

We value patient-centered communication, stigma reduction, and culturally responsive practices.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Florida APRN license.
• PMHNP-BC board certification.
• DEA registration and prescriptive authority.
• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing.
• Experience with outpatient psychiatric care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and risk assessments.
• Diagnose mental health conditions and develop treatment plans.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications.
• Coordinate with therapists and care teams for collaborative care.
• Maintain HIPAA compliant documentation and quality care.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluation

Medication management

Collaborative care

Crisis intervention

Patient communication

Education

Florida APRN license

PMHNP-BC certification

DEA registration

Master's or Doctoral in Nursing

BLS certification

Tools

EMR systems

Telehealth platforms

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary


• Flexible schedule


• Training & development

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our outpatient mental health clinic. The PMHNP will provide high-quality psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, medication management, and collaborative care for a diverse client population across the lifespan (or specify population). This role requires strong clinical judgment, patient-centered communication, and a commitment to reducing stigma and expanding access to mental health care within the community.

The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment and is dedicated to delivering inclusive, culturally responsive care that promotes dignity, safety, and empowerment for every client.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and risk assessments


• Diagnose mental health and behavioral health conditions


• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and care teams


• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications


• Provide medication education and supportive counseling


• Order and interpret labs or diagnostic tests as appropriate


• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation


• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning when necessary

Collaboration & Coordination

• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and medical providers


• Participate in interdisciplinary case consultations


• Coordinate referrals and continuity of care


• Communicate effectively with clients, families, and external providers

Compliance & Quality

• Adhere to clinic policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements


• Maintain HIPAA compliance and client confidentiality


• Support quality improvement initiatives and outcome tracking


• Participate in staff meetings and clinical supervision as required

Required Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Florida APRN license


• Board Certification as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)


• DEA registration and eligibility to prescribe controlled substances


• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program


• Current BLS certification (if applicable)


• Experience with outpatient psychiatric care preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in community mental health or integrated care


• Familiarity with diverse populations and trauma-informed approaches


• Comfort with Telehealth platforms and EMR systems


• Bilingual abilities preferred but not required

Core Competencies

• Clinical decision-making and diagnostic accuracy


• Cultural humility and inclusivity


• Strong communication and rapport-building


• Ethical integrity and professionalism


• Organizational and time management skills


• Team collaboration

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods


• Use of computer and EMR systems


• Ability to manage emotionally complex clinical situations

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation structure


• Flexible scheduling


• Administrative and clinical support


• Collaborative team culture


• Professional development opportunities


• Mission-driven, community-centered work environment

Flexible work from home options available.