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Agape Community Health Center lists this Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time) opportunity in jacksonville, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time)
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Job Id: 173
# of Openings: 1
Position Summary
Agape Family Health is seeking an experienced, compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our behavioral health team in Jacksonville, FL. This part-time position offers the opportunity to grow into a full-time role as our patient panel expands. The PMHNP will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing treatment for patients presenting with a wide range of mental health conditions. Given the complexity and acuity of our patient population, this role requires a clinician with a minimum of three years of post-graduate psychiatric practice experience; new graduates will not be considered for this position at this time.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and risk assessments for adult and/or adolescent patients
Diagnose and manage a broad range of psychiatric conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, trauma-related conditions, and substance use disorders
Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans, including psychopharmacological management
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitoring for efficacy, side effects, and drug interactions
Perform ongoing medication management visits and titrate treatment based on clinical response
Assess and manage patients presenting with complex, comorbid, or high-acuity psychiatric presentations
Conduct suicide/self-harm risk assessments and implement appropriate safety planning and crisis interventions
Coordinate care with therapists, case managers, primary care providers, and community resources as needed
Order and interpret relevant laboratory work and diagnostic studies related to psychiatric care
Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, medication management, and expected outcomes
Provide guidance on coping strategies, lifestyle modifications, and relapse prevention
Foster a therapeutic, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive environment for all patients
Collaborate with the Medical Director, supervising physicians, and multidisciplinary care team to ensure coordinated, whole-person care
Participate in case consultations, treatment team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives
Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, and referring providers
Documentation & Compliance
Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, DEA, state psychiatric practice regulations, and clinic policies
Maintain appropriate documentation to support billing, quality reporting, and regulatory audits
Qualifications
Education & Licensure
Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing with a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specialization from an accredited program
Current, unrestricted license to practice as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) in the State of Florida
Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) through ANCC required
Active DEA registration, or eligibility to obtain one, required
Current BLS/CPR certification required
Experience
Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience practicing as a psychiatric nurse practitioner required; candidates with less experience or new graduates will not be considered given the complexity and acuity of our patient population
Demonstrated experience independently managing psychiatric medications across a broad range of diagnoses
Experience working with underserved, diverse, or high-acuity patient populations strongly preferred
Experience with telepsychiatry/telehealth platforms a plus
Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic skills for complex psychiatric presentations
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and de-escalation skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems
Commitment to providing culturally competent, trauma-informed, patient-centered care
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout the clinic for extended periods
Manual dexterity for use of computer systems and standard office/medical equipment
Schedule & Compensation
Part-time position; hours and schedule to be discussed based on clinic and candidate needs
Strong potential for transition to a full-time role as the behavioral health program grows
Compensation:
$55.00–$60.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
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Worksite address
jacksonville, FL, 32290, US
Who can apply
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