Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Job at LIGHTSHARE BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS & RECOVERY, Sarasota, FL

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  • LIGHTSHARE BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS & RECOVERY
  • Sarasota, FL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Summary:
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) plays a critical role in delivering high-quality psychiatric care to our clients. This position is responsible for conducting psychiatric evaluations, diagnosing mental health conditions, prescribing medications, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support each client’s wellness and recovery journey.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Florida (PMHNP required)

  • DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances

  • Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program

  • Minimum 1 year of experience providing psychiatric care (preferred)

  • Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and a collaborative mindset

  • Experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment settings is a plus

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments

  • Diagnose mental health disorders and develop individualized treatment plans

  • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications with appropriate monitoring

  • Provide medication education and support to clients and families

  • Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and other members of the care team

  • Participate in treatment planning, care coordination, and clinical team meetings

  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)

  • Adhere to all regulatory, ethical, and clinical guidelines and standards
    Support crisis intervention and stabilization efforts as needed

CORE COMPETENCIES

Demonstrates Dependability:

  • Arrives to work on time according to agency policies Uses leave time according to agency policies

  • Completes documentation/paperwork and projects within deadlines

Demonstrates Flexibility & Initiative:

  • Assumes additional responsibilities and a willingness to assist colleagues

  • Works different shifts when necessary

  • Recommends program changes and improvements

Demonstrates Teamwork:

  • Maintains an overall work attitude of cooperation and professionalism in all interactions with agency staff and community professionals

  • Attends and participates in required staff meetings and agency-wide committees

  • Receptive to direction and feedback from supervisor

Demonstrates Professionalism:

  • Conducts self in professional manner with colleagues, peers, and persons served

  • Recognizes the rights of clients; and will protect privacy of persons served at all times by following agency, State, and Federal mandated privacy procedures and regulations

  • Adheres to agency Code of Ethics at all times

  • Complies with all agency policies and procedures, laws and regulations under which the agency operates

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