Job Summary
The Psychiatric ARNP will serve in a dual-capacity role as a Family Primary Care Provider and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner within an integrated care model. The ARNP will demonstrate courageous clinical judgment, compassionate patient-centered care, and expert diagnostic reasoning across both medical and behavioral health conditions.
Acting within professional and statutory scope of practice, the ARNP will provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for patients across the lifespan. This includes managing acute and chronic medical conditions, conducting psychiatric evaluations, prescribing psychotropic and non-psychotropic medications, and delivering integrated behavioral health services.
The ARNP will collaborate closely with the Medical Director, behavioral health team, nursing staff, and care coordination personnel to support high-quality, evidence-based, culturally responsive care consistent with the mission of Our Family Health.
Duties and responsibilities
Clinical practice
- Conduct comprehensive medical and psychiatric evaluations for adult and pediatric patients
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions including (but not limited to) hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, respiratory conditions, and preventive health needs
- Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including risk assessments for suicide, homicide, substance use, and trauma-related disorders
- Diagnose and manage mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, ADHD, substance use disorders, and trauma-related conditions
- Develop integrated treatment plans that incorporate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
- Prescribe and manage medications (including controlled substances and psychotropics) in accordance with Florida APRN autonomous practice authority, DEA regulations, and evidence-based guidelines
- Provide medication-assisted treatment (MAT) when clinically appropriate
- Deliver brief psychotherapy, supportive counseling, and behavioral interventions within scope of training
- Perform women’s health services including gynecological exams, Pap smears, STI screening and treatment, and contraceptive management
- Provide preventive services including immunizations, screenings, chronic disease monitoring, and wellness counseling
- Provide same-day access visits for urgent medical and psychiatric concerns
- Coordinate referrals to specialty care, inpatient psychiatric services, or community resources as clinically indicated
- Support care transitions and ensure continuity following emergency or hospital discharge
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (eClinicalWorks)
- Conduct comprehensive medical and psychiatric evaluations for adult and pediatric patients
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions including (but not limited to) hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, respiratory conditions, and preventive health needs
- Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including risk assessments for suicide, homicide, substance use, and trauma-related disorders
- Diagnose and manage mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, ADHD, substance use disorders, and trauma-related conditions
- Develop integrated treatment plans that incorporate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
- Prescribe and manage medications (including controlled substances and psychotropics) in accordance with Florida APRN autonomous practice authority, DEA regulations, and evidence-based guidelines
- Provide medication-assisted treatment (MAT) when clinically appropriate
- Deliver brief psychotherapy, supportive counseling, and behavioral interventions within scope of training
- Perform women’s health services including gynecological exams, Pap smears, STI screening and treatment, and contraceptive management
- Provide preventive services including immunizations, screenings, chronic disease monitoring, and wellness counseling
- Provide same-day access visits for urgent medical and psychiatric concerns
- Coordinate referrals to specialty care, inpatient psychiatric services, or community resources as clinically indicated
- Support care transitions and ensure continuity following emergency or hospital discharge
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (eClinicalWorks)
Communication
- Utilize culturally sensitive, trauma-informed communication techniques
- Provide education to patients and families regarding diagnoses, medication adherence, side effects, and prognosis
- Communicate effectively with bilingual populations; Spanish fluency preferred
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate whole-person care
- Act as a patient advocate, particularly for vulnerable and underserved populations
- Support patients receiving difficult diagnoses with empathy and clarity
Delivering a quality service
- Practice within scope of Florida APRN autonomous practice and professional standards
- Deliver care consistent with HRSA, FQHC Look-Alike, and value-based care expectations
- Maintain complete, accurate, and contemporaneous medical records
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review, and clinical audits
- Monitor performance metrics including behavioral health integration measures, chronic disease management outcomes, and preventive screening rates
- Apply infection control standards and medication safety protocols
- Contribute to a concierge-level patient experience aligned with OFH brand values
Practice within scope of Florida APRN autonomous practice and professional standards
- Deliver care consistent with HRSA, FQHC Look-Alike, and value-based care expectations
- Maintain complete, accurate, and contemporaneous medical records
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review, and clinical audits
- Monitor performance metrics including behavioral health integration measures, chronic disease management outcomes, and preventive screening rates
- Apply infection control standards and medication safety protocols
- Contribute to a concierge-level patient experience aligned with OFH brand values
Leadership – personal and people development
- Serve as a clinical leader in integrated primary care and behavioral health services
- Support nursing and clinical staff in behavioral health screening and referral processes
- Participate in case conferences and interdisciplinary care planning
- Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain board certification and licensure
- Assist in development of clinical protocols for integrated medical and psychiatric services
- Promote innovation in whole-person and trauma-informed care models
Serve as a clinical leader in integrated primary care and behavioral health services
- Support nursing and clinical staff in behavioral health screening and referral processes
- Participate in case conferences and interdisciplinary care planning
- Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain board certification and licensure
- Assist in development of clinical protocols for integrated medical and psychiatric services
- Promote innovation in whole-person and trauma-informed care models
Teamwork
- Work collaboratively with Medical Director, therapists, care coordinators, and medical assistants
- Clearly define referral pathways between primary care and behavioral health
- Support expansion of integrated behavioral health within OFH
- Participate in program development initiatives
- Contribute to a culture of accountability, quality, and patient-centered excellence
Management of risk
- Conduct suicide risk assessments and crisis intervention when indicated
- Ensure safe prescribing practices and controlled substance monitoring
- Monitor drug interactions between psychotropic and chronic disease medications
- Identify and report abuse, neglect, domestic violence, or exploitation per statutory requirements
- Maintain compliance with DEA, state, and federal regulations
Managing information
- Utilize electronic medical records for documentation, care coordination, and quality reporting
- Track behavioral health integration metrics and population health data
- Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
- Assist in reporting measures required for HRSA and payer contracts
Learning and development
- Maintain PMHNP-BC and APRN licensure requirements
- Participate in continuing education in both primary care and psychiatry
- Share clinical updates and best practices with team members
- Serve as a clinical resource for behavioral health integration within primary care
Equality and diversity
- Provide culturally competent, linguistically appropriate care
- Address healthcare disparities among underserved and marginalized populations
- Promote trauma-informed and inclusive practice
- Support equitable access to behavioral health and primary care services
Qualifications
The Psychiatric ARNP will be thoroughly committed to the mission of Our Family Health and integral to delivering concierge-level patient care.
Minimum Requirements:
- Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
- Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) – State of Florida
- Autonomous Practice Authority (preferred)
- DEA Registration
- MAT Certification (preferred)
- Experience in both primary care and psychiatric practice
- Proficiency in eClinicalWorks or comparable EMR systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Working conditions
- Office-based clinical environment
- Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods
- 8 hours per week; occasional extended hours as needed
- Direct patient care across lifespan
Physical requirements
There are no extreme physical requirements for this position.
Direct reports
None
Pay: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8.0 – 16.0 per week
Work Location: In person