Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: FL, Zephyrhills - Zephyrhills Correctional Institution - Zephyrhills, FL, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Psychiatrist & Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Inpatient Services Centurion of Florida is proud to be the provider of mental health services to the Florida Department of Corrections.
We are seeking a full-time Inpatient Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Zephyrhills Correctional Institution located in Zephyrhills, Florida, just outside of Tampa, Florida. This is a male correctional institution providing inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services.
The setting provides the opportunity to work closely with patients presenting complex medical and mental health needs within a multidisciplinary treatment environment. Zephyrhills Correctional Institution hosts an APA-accredited Pre-Doctoral Psychology Internship and Post-Doctoral Psychology Residency program.
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides mental health/psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients under the clinical direction of a psychiatrist and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team in providing mental health services to patients in a correctional setting.
Qualifications
ANCC or ANA certification as an APRN-PMH or NCCPA Physician Assistants with CAQ in Psychiatry of qualifications Active unrestricted Florida APRN-PMH or PA - CAQ license Active unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration certificate Must possess 1+ year of full-time onsite in person PMHNP experience Prior correctional mental health is highly desired Prior locked/inpatient unit experience is highly desired Able and willing to pass a comprehensive background investigation Work legally in the United States without sponsorship Available Shift Monday-Friday Day Shift No nights, holidays, weekends or on-call We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including: Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Company paid malpractice insurance Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Much more...
Advantages of Working in Correctional Healthcare Ability to spend time with your patients.
No more cancellations or “no shows” Salary is consistent and is not based on patient volume Freedom from complex, restrictive managed care policies and reimbursement hassles Time to initiate change, track progress and conduct better follow-up Ability to work with a clinically rich and diverse patient population Providers are not required to sign employment contracts or non-compete agreements Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings.
Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.
To learn more about this exciting opportunity contact Holley Schwieterman: holley@teamcenturion.com or use this link to view my calendar and schedule a call with me: Book a time with Schwieterman, Holley indmhm
Key Responsibilities
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provides mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients within a correctional facility. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team under the clinical direction of a psychiatrist to manage complex mental health needs.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted Florida APRN-PMH or PA license with DEA registration and possess at least one year of full-time onsite PMHNP experience. Prior experience in correctional mental health or inpatient units is highly desired.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Centurion Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,163 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 50% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.3% 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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