Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Physician Assistant, Boynton Health

Position Summary

The Advanced Practice Mental Health Clinician at Boynton Health, (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). provides comprehensive psychiatric and mental health care to a diverse student population within a college health setting. This role integrates diagnostic evaluation, supportive psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and medication management to support student well-being, academic success, and retention. Working under general supervision, this position exercises a high level of clinical autonomy while contributing to interdisciplinary care and ongoing campus partnerships.

• Diagnose and treat a broad range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders, ADHD, mild to moderate eating disorders, and substance use concerns.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including psychiatric medical histories and risk assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized, culturally responsive plans of care based on psychological, emotional, social, physical, cultural, and environmental factors.
• Provide supportive psychotherapy when medically necessary.
• Complete urgent psychiatric evaluations as assigned and urgent medication follow up visits as needed.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with licensure, federal and state regulations, best practices, and Boynton Health guidelines.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests independently and as clinically appropriate.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans to support academic functioning and overall well-being.

• Respond to patient phone calls and secure portal communications in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR), closing encounter notes within 72 hours of the visit following Boynton Health's minimum documentation standards.
• Provide appropriate clinical information and documentation when referring patients to internal or external providers.
• Coordinate care with Boynton Health providers and external partners to ensure continuity of care.
• Support care transitions, including hospitalization, higher levels of care, and return-to-campus planning.
• Utilize University and community resources to support comprehensive patient care as well as Boynton Health care coordinators and psychiatric nurses.

• Educate patients about diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and appropriate self-management strategies.
• Guide students in effective use of the healthcare system, including accessing campus and community resources.
• Promote patient engagement in treatment planning and self-management strategies.

• Consult, refer, and collaborate with interdisciplinary providers involved in patient care.
• Participate in regular case consultation, peer review, and team meetings within Mental Health & Counseling.
• Provide consultative services to University departments, faculty, and staff as requested.
• Serve on operational or clinical committees at Boynton Health, or the University, as requested by leadership.

• Contribute to development, evaluation, and improvement of mental health programs and services as requested.
• Develop and present educational programs, workshops, and seminars related to student and community mental health as requested.
• Partner with campus stakeholders to support prevention, outreach, and early intervention efforts as requested.

• Demonstrate ongoing professional growth through continuing education, peer review, and engagement in evolving best practices.
• Provide mentorship, guidance,…