Seeking a compassionate and experienced Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to join the dedicated team at a Florida-based Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) that specializes in substance use and mental health disorders. This is a part-time position in a clinically rich, multidisciplinary treatment environment.

This PHP is certified by both the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), and is committed to providing trauma-informed, evidence-based care to those dealing with both primary substance use and primary mental health disorders.

Job Duties

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing assessments of clients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders

Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team

Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitoring their effectiveness and side effects

Participate in treatment team meetings, offering clinical input and psychiatric guidance

Provide crisis intervention and stabilization services as needed

Maintain detailed and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with DCF and AHCA standards

Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and medical staff to ensure integrated client care

Educate clients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, and medication adherence

Comply with HIPAA and all relevant regulatory and accreditation standards

Qualifications & Licensing Requirements

Active and unrestricted Florida APRN License with a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification

Current DEA license for prescribing controlled substances

Minimum of 2 years' experience in psychiatric or addiction treatment settings, preferably in a PHP, IOP, or residential program

Proficiency with EMRs, LOCUS, ASAM, AHCA, DCF, and Joint Commission documentation and clinical care standards

Knowledge of state and federal patient confidentiality laws, HIPAA, AHCA, and Joint Commission regulations

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team

Competence in documenting all relevant clinical activity in EMR/EHR systems

Preferred Qualifications

Exceptional interpersonal skills; effective written and verbal communication

Strong organizational skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Ability to function under pressure and adapt to changing priorities or urgent clinical needs

Emotional intelligence and conflict-resolution skills to de-escalate challenging situations

Demonstrated experience and passion for working with clients facing substance use or mental health disorders

Teamwork-oriented, with a focus on collaborative care delivery

Experience in coordinating care and collaborating with interdisciplinary treatment teams

Willingness to perform additional duties as assigned in support of client care

Level 2 background check and drug screening required

Successful completion of required in-service training (e.g., CPR, HIPAA, OSHA, AIDS/HIV, COVID-19, Domestic Violence, Medical Errors, Baker Act, Co-Occurring Disorders, etc.)

Tech-savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)