Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Outpatient Geriatric Behavioral Health

Baptist Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP preferred) or Physician Assistant to join our expanding outpatient geriatric behavioral health team in Jacksonville, Florida. This position offers the opportunity to provide compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care to older adults in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

The ideal candidate is passionate about caring for geriatric patients and experienced in evaluating, diagnosing, and managing a wide range of behavioral health conditions, including depression, anxiety, cognitive disorders, dementia-related behavioral disturbances, and other psychiatric conditions affecting older adults.

Opportunity Highlights

• Full-time outpatient position
• No call responsibilities
• Established behavioral health practice
• Epic EMR
• Collaborative multidisciplinary care team
• 16-20 patients per day
• 40 patient-facing hours per week
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• CME support and professional development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments
• Diagnose and treat behavioral health conditions in the geriatric population
• Develop individualized treatment plans
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
• Monitor treatment outcomes and adjust care plans as needed
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and primary care providers
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses and treatment options
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic

Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner Candidates

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Active and unrestricted Florida APRN license (or eligibility)
• PMHNP-BC certification preferred
• DEA registration or eligibility
• Minimum two years of psychiatric practice experience preferred
• Geriatric psychiatry experience strongly preferred

Physician Assistant Candidates

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Active and unrestricted Florida PA license (or eligibility)
• NCCPA certification
• DEA registration or eligibility
• Minimum two years of behavioral health or psychiatric experience preferred
• Experience working with geriatric patients strongly preferred

What Sets Baptist Health Apart

Baptist Health is Northeast Florida's most preferred healthcare system and one of the region's leading providers of comprehensive healthcare services. Our physicians and advanced practice providers enjoy a culture focused on quality, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional patient care.

Located in beautiful Jacksonville, Florida, Baptist Health offers the advantages of coastal living, excellent schools, diverse neighborhoods, and year-round outdoor recreation, all with no state income tax.

About Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville

As the flagship hospital of Baptist Health, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is a nationally recognized tertiary-care facility located on the banks of the St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville. Baptist Jacksonville has earned numerous quality and patient care recognitions and serves as a regional destination for advanced medical and surgical care.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today to learn more about joining Baptist Health's growing Behavioral Health team.