What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner position at Children First Community Homes and Services, Inc?
Assistant Director & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
(Home-Based & Virtual Services)
Location
Coral Springs, FL
(Home visits, community-based services, and telehealth)
Employment Type
- Full-Time (Salaried, Exempt)
Position Summary
Children First Community Homes & Services, Inc. is seeking a highly qualified Assistant Director & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide psychiatric services to children, adolescents, and adults while also supporting clinical leadership, oversight, and program development.
This dual role combines direct psychiatric care (home-based and virtual) with assistant-level leadership responsibilities, including clinical oversight, collaboration with therapists and case management teams, and support of compliance standards across programs.
The PMHNP must be Medicaid-approved and already credentialed with major insurance panels.
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical (PMHNP) Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults
- Diagnose and treat mental health and behavioral conditions
- Provide medication management, including monitoring, adjustments, and follow-up
- Administer and interpret age-appropriate psychiatric assessments
- Develop and oversee individualized treatment plans
- Provide psychoeducation to clients, families, and caregivers
- Deliver services via telehealth and home-based visits
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation
Assistant Director Responsibilities
- Support the Director in overseeing clinical services and treatment integrity
- Provide guidance and consultation to therapists, case managers, and nursing staff
- Assist with clinical compliance, audits, and quality assurance
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings
- Support onboarding, clinical orientation, and best-practice implementation
- Ensure alignment with Medicaid, insurance panel, and Joint Commission standards
- Serve as a clinical leadership presence for community-based and residential programs
Required Assessments & Screening ToolsChildren & Adolescents
- Vanderbilt ADHD Rating Scales
- Conners Rating Scales (Conners-3)
- Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL)
- Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC)
- Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS – Youth)
- PHQ-A
- GAD-7 (Youth)
- Trauma Symptom Checklist for Children (TSCC)
- Mood Disorder Questionnaire – Adolescent Version (MDQ-A)
Adults
- PHQ-9
- GAD-7
- Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ)
- Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS – Adult)
- Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS)
- PTSD Checklist (PCL-5)
- AUDIT & DAST
- Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS)
- Mental Status Examination (MSE)
Required QualificationsEducation & Licensure
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program
- Board Certified PMHNP-BC
- Active Florida APRN license (unrestricted)
- Active DEA license
- Active NPI number
Credentialing & Insurance (REQUIRED)
- Florida Medicaid-approved provider
- Actively credentialed on insurance panels, including but not limited to:
- Sunshine Health
- Simply Healthcare
- UnitedHealthcare / Optum
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Humana
Candidates must already be paneled and Medicaid-approved.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 3–5 years psychiatric prescribing experience preferred
- Experience with children, adolescents, and adults
- Prior experience in leadership, clinical supervision, or program oversight strongly preferred
- Experience in community mental health, child welfare, or residential settings preferred
Pay & Compensation (Salary)
Annual Salary Range:
$90,000 – $120,000 per year, based on experience, leadership background, and insurance panel participation
Salary Includes:
- Clinical services (psychiatric evaluations & medication management)
- Assistant Director leadership duties
- Combination of telehealth and home-based services
- Mileage reimbursement for required home visits
Additional Requirements
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Professional liability insurance
- Ability to pass Level 2 background screening
- Strong leadership, communication, and clinical judgment skills
Work Environment
- Hybrid role: telehealth, home-based, and administrative leadership
- Collaborative multidisciplinary team
- Flexible scheduling with leadership responsibility
Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $90,000 - $120,000