Florida Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Compensation
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Job Description
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
Training & Development
We are seeking a compassionate, skilled Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our outpatient mental health clinic. The PMHNP will provide high-quality psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, medication management, and collaborative care for a diverse client population across the lifespan (or specify population).
This role requires strong clinical judgment, patient-centered communication, and a commitment to reducing stigma and expanding access to mental health care within the community.
The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment and is dedicated to delivering inclusive, culturally responsive care that promotes dignity, safety, and empowerment for every client.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and risk assessments
- Diagnose mental health and behavioral health conditions
- Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and care teams
- Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications
- Provide medication education and supportive counseling
- Order and interpret labs or diagnostic tests as appropriate
- Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation
- Provide crisis intervention and safety planning when necessary
Collaboration & Coordination
- Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and medical providers
- Participate in interdisciplinary case consultations
- Coordinate referrals and continuity of care
- Communicate effectively with clients, families, and external providers
Compliance & Quality
- Adhere to clinic policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements
- Maintain HIPAA compliance and client confidentiality
- Support quality improvement initiatives and outcome tracking
- Participate in staff meetings and clinical supervision as required
Required Qualifications
- Active and unrestricted Florida APRN license
- Board Certification as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
- DEA registration and eligibility to prescribe controlled substances
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program
- Current BLS certification (if applicable)
- Experience with outpatient psychiatric care preferred
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in community mental health or integrated care
- Familiarity with diverse populations and trauma-informed approaches
- Comfort with Telehealth platforms and EMR systems
- Bilingual abilities preferred but not required
Core Competencies
- Clinical decision-making and diagnostic accuracy
- Cultural humility and inclusivity
- Strong communication and rapport-building
- Ethical integrity and professionalism
- Organizational and time management skills
- Team collaboration
Physical & Work Requirements
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
- Use of computer and EMR systems
- Ability to manage emotionally complex clinical situations
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation structure
- Flexible scheduling
- Administrative and clinical support
- Collaborative team culture
- Professional development opportunities
- Mission-driven, community-centered work environment
Flexible work from home options available.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted Florida APRN license and be board-certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). A Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing and DEA registration are also required for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Florida Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Ellie Mental Health - 192 a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 15,297 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 42% have no call, 80% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in nurse practitioner roles | ranked against 15,297 Nurse Practitioner roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychiatry NP median $137k (middle half $128k–$146k)69 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 38% remote · 42% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry NP hiring demand | #14 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 884 postings, 1,094 closed |
| New Psychiatry NP listings | 858 in the last 30 days | 967 the 30 days before (−11%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry NP pay trend | +1.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 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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