Psychiatric APRN

We are seeking a qualified, experienced, and compassionate Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse -APRN to join our clinical team at a substance abuse and mental health treatment facility in Lantana, Florida. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring availability five days per week.

Must have experience in psychiatric care, substance use disorder treatment, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, completing History and Physical (H&P) examinations, documenting daily detox progress notes, managing psychiatric medications, and monitoring patients throughout the treatment process. The APRN will work closely with nursing staff, therapists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive, individualized, and evidence-based care.

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong clinical judgment, excellent documentation skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, initial assessments, and follow-up visits.
• Complete History and Physical (H&P) examinations and documentation for admissions, within the provider’s licensure, scope of practice, and facility protocols.
• Complete daily detox progress notes and clinical assessments for patients undergoing detoxification, including monitoring withdrawal symptoms and documenting patient status and treatment response.
• Diagnose and treat mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use disorders within the scope of licensure.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications in accordance with applicable laws, clinical guidelines, and prescriptive authority.
• Monitor medication effectiveness, side effects, withdrawal symptoms, and patient progress.
• Collaborate with therapists, nursing staff, medical providers, and other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation, including H&P examinations, detox notes, psychiatric evaluations, medication orders, and progress notes.
• Participate in treatment planning, clinical case reviews, and coordination of care.
• Provide appropriate medical and psychiatric support for clients receiving detoxification and residential/php treatment services.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and coordinate appropriate interventions, and escalation of care
• Ensure compliance with applicable Florida regulations, professional standards, facility policies, and patient confidentiality requirements.