Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Lake City/Live Oak
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Job Description
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Full time Or Part time
Location: Lake City/2 times a week and Live Oak (PRN Cross City and Perry)
About the Role
PHA is seeking a dedicated PMHNP to join our growing team. You will provide psychiatric care across multiple skilled nursing facilities, collaborating with staff and ensuring the highest quality of patient-centered care. This position offers autonomy, professional growth, and the support of an experienced physician-led group.
Primary Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations, record patient histories, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians and facility staff.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests as needed.
- Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications.
- Educate patients on health promotion, disease prevention, and psychiatric conditions.
- Refer patients to specialists when appropriate.
- Participate in case reviews, consultations, and ongoing care coordination.
- Adhere to regulatory requirements and reporting standards.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Active State of Florida APRN license in good standing.
- National Board Certification as PMHNP.
- DEA license required.
- Post-acute care experience required.
- 1 year of psychiatric experience preferred (training available for the right candidate).
- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Malpractice and Tail coverage
- Medical, Dental, Vision and 401(k)
- CME allowance
- FTO
Reporting Structure
Reports to Supervisory Psychiatric Physician / Executive Director
Physical Requirements
- Effective communication with patients and staff.
- Ability to sit, stand, or use a computer for extended periods.
- Manual dexterity for frequent hand and wrist motions.
Key Responsibilities
The PMHNP will conduct psychiatric evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and manage psychiatric medications for patients in skilled nursing facilities. They will also collaborate with supervising physicians and facility staff to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 48% have no call, 64% 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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