Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Job Description

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)

Suncoast Psychiatry

Lutz, Florida | Full-Time | Outpatient Psychiatry

Join a Practice Where Your Experience Matters

Suncoast Psychiatry is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) to join our growing outpatient team in Lutz, Florida.

This is an excellent opportunity for a PMHNP who has already developed a strong clinical foundation and is looking for a practice where they can build meaningful relationships with patients, collaborate with an experienced psychiatric team, and have a lasting impact on the community.

We are looking for a Bilingual Spanish speaking PMHNP who is confident in their clinical abilities, passionate about mental health, and committed to providing thoughtful, individualized care.

Why Join Suncoast Psychiatry?

  • Established outpatient psychiatric practice
  • Collaborative and supportive clinical environment
  • Opportunity to develop long-term relationships with patients
  • Diverse psychiatric diagnoses and clinical presentations
  • Strong administrative and clinical support
  • Opportunity to grow professionally within an expanding practice
  • Convenient Lutz location serving the greater Tampa Bay community

Position Overview

The PMHNP will provide comprehensive psychiatric care in an outpatient setting, including psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, treatment planning, and ongoing follow-up care.

The ideal candidate is an experienced PMHNP who can confidently manage their own patient panel while also valuing collaboration and consultation with other members of the clinical team.

What You'll Do

1. Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments.

2. Diagnose and treat a wide range of psychiatric and behavioral health conditions.

3. Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.

4. Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications.

5. Monitor treatment effectiveness and make appropriate adjustments to medication and treatment plans.

6. Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment options, and ongoing care.

7. Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, primary care providers, and other healthcare professionals when appropriate.

8. Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.

9. Provide compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining appropriate clinical boundaries and standards.

10. Remain current on evidence-based practices, emerging treatments, and developments within psychiatric care.

What We're Looking For

  • Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required.
  • Current PMHNP-BC certification
  • Active Florida APRN license
  • Active DEA registration
  • Previous experience practicing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner required
  • Strong psychiatric assessment and medication-management skills
  • Ability to independently manage an outpatient patient panel
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Sound clinical judgment and decision-making abilities
  • Collaborative, team-oriented approach to patient care

The Right FIT

We're looking for more than clinical credentials.

The right PMHNP for Suncoast Psychiatry is someone who takes the time to understand their patients, communicates well with both patients and colleagues, and wants to be part of a practice where quality care and strong relationships matter.

You should be comfortable working independently while also appreciating the value of having an experienced team around you.

Key Responsibilities

The PMHNP will conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnose conditions, and manage medication for patients in an outpatient setting. They will also develop evidence-based treatment plans and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing and possess an active Florida APRN license and DEA registration. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required, along with previous experience as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationClinical assessmentPatient educationEvidence-based practicePsychiatric diagnosis

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 54% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Psychiatry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPsychiatry median $133k (middle half $125k–$192k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in Florida115 active2,189 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% remote · 54% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Psychiatry pay trend+2.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

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18
<$155k
17
$155k-180k
9
$180k-205k
5
$205k-230k
1
$230k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

39 jobs
401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
49%
Relocation assistance
8%
Loan repayment
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,170 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lutz

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$402k
Typical market rent
$2,046/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.