Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Come grow with us! Elite DNA Behavioral Health is one of the largest providers of behavioral and mental health services in Florida – and we’re expanding quickly! We believe in providing high-quality, accessible care to our patients and a supportive environment that allows our team to grow professionally.

Full time opening for a Nurse Practitioner needed for a growing mental health agency in our Orange Park, FL location.

We thrive on a mutual goal of providing excellent care to our patients through our comprehensive care services and collaborative culture. Elite DNA is the pioneer of the care coordination approach to mental health, where all patients are matched with their ideal services and providers prior to receiving direct care. Our team is at the forefront of providing leading‑edge therapy services – from psychotherapy to psychiatry – to specialized programs such as psychosocial rehabilitation, EMDR, and group therapy.

Everything we do here at Elite DNA is guided by integrity and compassion for our patients and employees.

When you join the Elite DNA team, you’ll feel proud to be a part of the group that helps children, adults, and families in our communities live better lives.

• Diagnose, conduct assessments, and prescribe medications for patients with psychiatric‑mental health problems.
• Provide emergency psychiatric services and conduct physical and psychosocial examinations.
• Provide outpatient and residential care for patients showing changes or declines in mental status, chronic or urgent medical conditions.
• Work independently with other members of the medical team, obtaining clinical privileges from the Medical Executive Board.
• Participate in an interdisciplinary team that provides primary care to employees and patients.
• Take patient histories and physicals, assess risk factors, order therapeutic and diagnostic tests, and attend consultations and appointments.
• Prescribe medications following the clinic’s policy and State regulations.
• Consult with physicians on cases beyond PMHNP scope.
• Document all relevant patient data in medical records and case presentations.
• Develop and review health education delivered to patients and families for disease prevention.
• Ensure communication with other health professionals to deliver clinic services effectively.
• Provide consultation to the clinic’s nursing and medical staff to improve performance.

• Graduate professional nurse and nurse practitioner registration in a state, unrestricted, current, complete, and active.
• Obtain Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing followed by a master’s degree in Psychiatric or Mental Health Nursing from a state‑approved accredited school.
• Strong understanding of societal impacts on mental health; problem‑solving and patient monitoring skills.
• Compassionate, sensitive, and possess strong reasoning and thinking skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including word processing, data entry, and medical software applications.
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken, to communicate with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Experience working with children and patients requiring Suboxone.
• Experience treating various psychiatric diagnoses across all age groups.

• 401(k) Matching
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Mental Health Days
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• CME’s with Elite DNA University

Schedule:

8‑hour shift, Monday to Friday.

Work setting:
In‑person.

Base salary:
Up to $ per year plus quarterly bonus.

Job type:
Full‑time.