In Patient APRN
Compensation
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Job Description
About Lakeview Center
Lakeview Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. Across Northwest Florida, our services range from residential treatment to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse and 24/7 support for those with serious mental illnesses. Learn more at eLakeviewCenter.org.
Overview
Responsible for providing diagnostic evaluations and prescribe pertinent treatment to clients. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse shall perform all his/her duties in conformity with any standard, ruling, or regulation of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, CARF Accreditation, Joint Commission, CMS all relevant Florida state agency requirements, the standards and principles of medical ethics of the American Medical Association, and any other federal, state, or local government agency or third-party payer exercising authority with respect to, or providing reimbursement for, the Practice.
Role Requirements
- One (1) year minimum practice experience as a PMHNP.
- Must have a Master of Science in Nursing.
- Must be certified as a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the Florida Board of Nursing.
- Must have an active Florida license.
- Must have active, or in process, DEA and be eligible for Dispensing Certification in Florida.
- Suboxone Certificate required within 30 days of hire.
- Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.
Essential Duties
- Attend and participate in the monthly MSO meeting.
- Documents and reports psychiatric services and activities within designated time frames.
- Identify and promote system changes to meet client’s needs to improve the quality of treatment.
- Participate in case staffing, conferences with treatment.
- Make independent medical judgments and collaborative decisions and seeks consultation from medical staff members when clinically indicated.
- Provide Medication assisted treatment with dispensing capabilities.
To Apply
Interested applicants please visit elakeviewcenter.org and complete the on-line application. If you require additional assistance, please call Human Resources at 850-469-3729.
LCI is putting our employee health and safety first by following guidance from local health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations on preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Lakeview Center is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.
Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED
Key Responsibilities
The APRN is responsible for conducting diagnostic evaluations and prescribing appropriate treatments for clients with mental health and substance dependency issues. They must also participate in case staffing, maintain accurate documentation, and collaborate with medical staff to ensure high-quality care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master of Science in Nursing and be a certified Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with an active Florida license. At least one year of practice experience as a PMHNP and the ability to obtain a Suboxone certificate are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 54% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychiatry median $133k (middle half $125k–$192k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in Florida | 125 active | 2,211 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 54% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida Nurse Practitioner listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment712 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Psychiatry pay trend | +3.9% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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