APRN- Family & Behavioral Health

Job Description – APRN (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)

Location- New Port Richey

General Description

The Medication Management APRN (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) at Premier Community HealthCare provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing medication management for children and adults experiencing mental illness or psychological distress.

This role supports patients with acute and chronic behavioral health needs while promoting mental well-being, safety, and stability. The APRN will deliver psychopharmacologic services, collaborate with multidisciplinary providers, and help strengthen access to high-quality behavioral health care in the community.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care within APRN scope and organizational policies
• Conduct psychiatric assessments, diagnose mental health conditions, and develop treatment plans
• Manage psychotropic medications, including initiation, titration, monitoring, and follow-up
• Provide education on medication use, side effects, and wellness strategies
• Offer supportive therapy and health management guidance when appropriate
• Document all encounters in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) in a timely and accurate manner
• Review and respond to daily clinical tasks, medication requests, and patient messages
• Collaborate with providers, therapists, and clinical support team members across all PCHG locations
• Participate in improving Behavioral Health workflows and quality measures
• Mentor and support new Behavioral Health staff as needed
• Participate in after-hours call rotation as assigned
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA at all times
• Support Premier’s mission and participate in community initiatives
• Contribute to organizational goals and drive Quality Improvement / Quality Assurance (QI/QA)
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong clinical understanding of psychiatric disorders and psychopharmacology
• Ability to perform diagnostic evaluations and manage complex medication regimens
• Excellent communication skills across disciplines and with diverse patient populations
• Compassion, empathy, and commitment to patient-centered behavioral health care
• Strong documentation, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary care team
• High ethical standards and professionalism in all interactions

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (Psychiatric Mental Health or Family Medicine with BH focus)
• Current APRN License in the State of Florida
• Active DEA License
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Board Eligible or Board Certified PMHNP preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years’ clinical experience preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain Epic certification and complete annual compliance requirements

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 20 lbs. regularly and 30–50 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Direct exposure to computer screens
• Possible exposure to infectious diseases
• Ability to travel between PCHG sites for coverage when needed

Background Screening Requirement

This position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Applicants may review information regarding the background screening process, disqualifying offenses, and applicant rights by visiting the AHCA Background Screening Education and Awareness webpage:

info.flclearinghouse.com