What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time) position at Agape Community Health Center?
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
Patient Education & Engagement
- 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
Collaboration & Communication
- 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
Skills & Competencies
- 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
Salary : $55 - $60