Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) –Part time to Full time
Location: Lake Worth and Green Acres
About the Role
PHA is seeking a dedicated PMHNP to join our growing team. You will provide psychiatric care across multiple skilled nursing facilities, collaborating with staff and ensuring the highest quality of patient-centered care. This position offers autonomy, professional growth, and the support of an experienced physician-led group.
Primary Responsibilities
Conduct psychiatric evaluations, record patient histories, and maintain accurate documentation.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians and facility staff.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests as needed.
Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications.
Educate patients on health promotion, disease prevention, and psychiatric conditions.
Refer patients to specialists when appropriate.
Participate in case reviews, consultations, and ongoing care coordination.
Adhere to regulatory requirements and reporting standards.
Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Active State of Florida APRN license in good standing.
National Board Certification as PMHNP.
DEA license required.
Post-acute care experience required.
1 year of psychiatric experience preferred (training available for the right candidate).
Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Malpractice and Tail coverage
Medical, Dental, Vision and 401(k) (Full time)
CME allowance (Full time)
FTO (Full time
Reporting Structure
Reports to Supervisory Psychiatric Physician / Executive Director
Physical Requirements
Effective communication with patients and staff.
Ability to sit, stand, or use a computer for extended periods.
Manual dexterity for frequent hand and wrist motions.
Skills Required
- Active State of Florida APRN license in good standing
- National Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- DEA license
- Post-acute care experience
- At least one year of psychiatric experience
- Proficiency with electronic medical records
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
- Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency
What We Do
Even the smallest psychological issue may have far-reaching effects on the overall functionality of residents in the long term care setting. Cotler Healthcare provides comprehensive behavioral health solutions for communities with the primary focus on enhancing the quality of life for the residents. Our professional team consists of over 150 compassionate mental health providers as well as a highly ethical administrative staff, led by Kerry M. Cotler, Ph.D. Our top priority is executing a comprehensive plan to meet each community’s particular needs. For over 20 years, we have grown to become one of the largest psychology services providers in long term care. Cotler services nearly 200 communities throughout the state of Florida. Headed by a licensed psychologist with a stellar reputation, Dr. Kerry Cotler’s philosophy is to provide the highest level of ethical and quality services to the geriatric population. At Cotler, you are never just another provider! We develop close personal relationships with each of our clinicians to meet all of their needs through frequent communication and strong administrative support. A full time Doctoral Level Clinical Director is available to our clinicians for answering day to day clinical questions, as well as on-going support for your practice. The Clinical Director is also available to provide clinical documentation reviews to help ensure Medicare documentation standards are met.
