Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP or FNP) – Behavioral Health - Addiction Treatment
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Job Description
Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP or FNP) to provide integrated medical and psychiatric care for individuals recovering from substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. In this role, you will work closely with the Medical Director and interdisciplinary treatment team to support patient stabilization, recovery, and long-term wellness.
Position Details
- Reporting To: Medical Director
- Schedule: Per-diem | As needed | Weekend availability preferred
- Location: Lake Worth, FL (On-site)
Practice Environment
- Work alongside an experienced Medical Director and multidisciplinary behavioral health team
- Provide integrated care for patients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders in a structured inpatient treatment setting
- Collaborative environment with nursing, therapy, and clinical support staff focused on patient stabilization and recovery
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Assessment & Patient Care
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including medical history, physical exams, and psychiatric evaluations.
- Diagnose and treat behavioral health conditions, including substance use and co-occurring disorders.
- Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and clinical findings.
- Prescribe and manage medications and other therapeutic interventions in accordance with approved protocols.
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment strategies as appropriate.
Medical Collaboration
- Collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists, nurses, and interdisciplinary treatment teams to support coordinated patient care.
- Communicate patient status, treatment updates, and clinical recommendations to the Medical Director.
- Participate in case reviews and treatment planning discussions.
- Order diagnostic tests, review lab results, and coordinate referrals to medical specialists when needed.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the EMR.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Support infection control practices and patient safety protocols.
- Provide clinical information to Utilization Review teams to assist with determining appropriate levels of care.
Qualifications
- Active Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (ARNP) license in Florida
- Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
- Experience in behavioral health, addiction treatment, or inpatient psychiatric care is strongly preferred
- Experience treating substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and documentation skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary behavioral health treatment team
Why Join Banyan Treatment Centers?
THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT WITHIN A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LEADER IN ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE. AS A NURSE PRACTITIONER,
YOU WILL:
- Help individuals overcome addiction and mental health challenges
- Benefit from flexible per-diem scheduling designed to accommodate varying availability.
- Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical team
- Contribute directly to patient recovery and life-changing outcomes
- Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to transforming lives
IF YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT PROVIDING COMPASSIONATE, HIGH-QUALITY CARE AND WANT TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS ON THEIR RECOVERY JOURNEY, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY
TODAY.
Join Banyan Treatment Centers and help transform lives.
EOE
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 54% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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