Advanced Practice Registered Nurse-Psych

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse-Psych

Job Code:

Campus/

Location:

Colonial Campus

FT/PT Status:
Exempt

Work Hours:

Other - specify below

Hours per week 40 Hours

Looking for a compassionate Psych Nurse Practitioner with experience in multi-campus care for patients with mental health and addiction diagnoses. Skilled in crisis intervention, medication evaluations, documentation, and providing treatment plans. Committed to providing a therapeutic environment and collaborative care in adult/children crisis and detoxification unit. Must have at least one year of experience working with patients diagnosed with mental health, substance abuse and/or co-occurring disorders.

• Facilitate safe, therapeutic environments across multiple programs, serving children and adults with mental health, substance abuse and dual-diagnosis in an inpatient setting.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, manage medications, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with Physicians.
• Maintain detailed daily documentation, medication management, and collaborate with clinical teams to support treatment plans.
• Operate effectively across a diverse program, including Adult/ Children Crisis Units and Detox.

• Established nonprofit serving Southwest Florida
• Mission-driven, community based organization
• Opportunity to influence program growth and development
• Competitive salary
• Health Benefits
• Generous PTO

• Crisis Intervention
• De-Escalation techniques Documentation
• Dual Diagnosis (Mental Health & Substance Abuse)

• Successful pre-employment medical screening (drug test & TB)
• Level 2 Background Screening (DCF & AHCA)
• Completion of one week orientation

• Requires either an MS degree in Nursing with 2 years’ experience as a Psychiatric APRN OR an MS degree in Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with one (1) year of expereince.
• Must possess a clear/active FL license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
• ANCC or AANP certificate in Psychiatry/Mental Health Specialty required.
• Active DEA certificate required.