Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP or FNP) – Behavioral Health - Addiction Treatment

Banyan Treatment Centers; Lake Worth (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible per-diem scheduling

Job summary

Banyan Treatment Centers in West Lake Worth, Florida, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP or FNP) to join our inpatient behavioral health team on a per-diem weekend basis.

The NP will conduct comprehensive assessments, diagnose and treat addiction and co-occurring disorders, develop personalized plans, prescribe medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery. This role emphasizes flexible weekend availability within a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Active ARNP license in Florida.
• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Minimum two years as Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
• Minimum two years of experience in addiction treatment or inpatient psychiatric care.
• Experience treating substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary behavioral health treatment team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including medical history, physical exams, and psychiatric evaluations.
• Diagnose and treat behavioral health conditions, including substance use and co-occurring disorders.
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and clinical findings.
• Prescribe and manage medications and other therapeutic interventions in accordance with approved protocols.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment strategies as appropriate.
• Collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists, nurses, and interdisciplinary treatment teams to support coordinated patient care.
• Order diagnostic tests, review lab results, and coordinate referrals to medical specialists when needed.

Skills

ARNP license

PMHNP/FNP eligibility

Clinical assessment

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Inpatient psychiatric care

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP or FNP) | Per-diem - Weekend availability preferred | West Lake Worth, FL 33467

About The Company

Banyan Treatment Centers is a leading national provider of intensive treatment for individuals facing substance use and mental health disorders. Backed by TPG, one of the nation’s largest private equity investors, Banyan is rapidly expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care.

Why Join Banyan Treatment Centers?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a nationally recognized leader in addiction and mental health care.

As a Nurse Practitioner, You Will

• Help individuals overcome addiction and mental health challenges
• Benefit from flexible per-diem scheduling designed to accommodate varying availability.
• Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical team
• Contribute directly to patient recovery and life-changing outcomes
• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to transforming lives

Practice Environment

• Work alongside an experienced Medical Director and multidisciplinary behavioral health team
• Provide integrated care for patients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders in a structured inpatient treatment setting
• Collaborative environment with nursing, therapy, and clinical support staff focused on patient stabilization and recovery

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment & Patient Care

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including medical history, physical exams, and psychiatric evaluations.
• Diagnose and treat behavioral health conditions, including substance use and co-occurring disorders.
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and clinical findings.
• Prescribe and manage medications and other therapeutic interventions in accordance with approved protocols.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment strategies as appropriate.

Medical Collaboration

• Collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists, nurses, and interdisciplinary treatment teams to support coordinated patient care.
• Communicate patient status, treatment updates, and clinical recommendations to the Medical Director.
• Participate in case reviews and treatment planning discussions.
• Order diagnostic tests, review lab results, and coordinate referrals to medical specialists when needed.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the EMR.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support infection control practices and patient safety protocols.
• Provide clinical information to Utilization Review teams to assist with determining appropriate levels of care.

Qualifications

• Active Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (ARNP) license in Florida
• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in addiction treatment or inpatient psychiatric care.
• Experience treating substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary behavioral health treatment team

EOE