Psychiatric APRN: MAT & Recovery Care Leader

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. in Gainesville, FL seeks a licensed Psychiatric APRN to deliver comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and MAT services for OUD/AUD within a multidisciplinary team.

You will work with physicians, therapists, nurses, and case managers to create person-centered, culturally responsive care plans, utilize telehealth when appropriate, maintain EMR documentation, and participate in continuous education to meet Florida APRN standards.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Current Florida licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) required.
• Experience in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) including Buprenorphine, Methadone, and Vivitrol (Naltrexone) preferred.
• Experience working with substance use disorders, behavioral health, or community-based treatment settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric, medical, and substance use evaluations to assess treatment needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans supporting recovery and wellness goals.
• Prescribe, administer, and manage psychiatric and MAT medications using evidence-based practices.
• Provide ongoing medication management and follow-up to promote adherence and outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, treatment options, recovery strategies, and relapse prevention.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing, ancillary services, and referrals as needed.
• Utilize telehealth to provide accessible care when appropriate.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, nurses, case managers, and other professionals for coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and participate in protocol development per Florida APRN regulations.
• Support infection prevention, quality improvement, and patient safety standards.
• Build relationships with community partners to enhance care and recovery support.
• Engage in continuing education to maintain clinical excellence and meet departmental standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Telehealth

EMR documentation

MAT experience

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing

Job description

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. in Gainesville, FL seeks a licensed Psychiatric APRN to deliver comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and MAT services for OUD/AUD within a multidisciplinary team.

You will work with physicians, therapists, nurses, and case managers to create person-centered, culturally responsive care plans, utilize telehealth when appropriate, maintain EMR documentation, and participate in continuous education to meet Florida APRN standards.