Ambrosia Treatment Center
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Benefits
Job Description
Are you an experienced psychiatric nurse practitioner passionate about blending cutting-edge neuroscience with compassionate, trauma-informed care? Ambrosia Behavioral Health is seeking a patient-focused Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to join our multidisciplinary team serving adolescents and adults in West Palm Beach and Port St. Lucie.
Working under the direction of the Medical Director, the APRN provides comprehensive psychiatric and medical assessments, medication management, and individualized treatment planning for adolescent and adult patients. This role splits time between our West Palm Beach and Port St. Lucie locations to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed clinical interventions across our continuum of care.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough medical and psychiatric evaluations for adolescent and adult admissions.
- Diagnose and manage mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in strict compliance with state and federal guidelines.
- Develop, monitor, and adapt individualized, trauma-informed treatment plans.
- Collaborate closely with attending physicians, therapists, nurses, and clinical teams during interdisciplinary reviews.
- Maintain complete and timely clinical documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
- Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding diagnoses, treatment goals, and medication protocols.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Experience Level: Senior Level (Advanced practice nursing credentials with specialized adolescent and psychiatric experience).
- Licensure & Certification: Active Florida APRN license and active DEA registration required. Board Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is strongly preferred.
- Experience: Direct clinical experience working with adolescents is required. Background in behavioral health,addiction treatment, or eating disorders is strongly preferred.
- Key Skills: Exceptional diagnostic and clinical assessment abilities, expertise in psychotropic pharmacology, strong EMR documentation skills, and a commitment to trauma-informed, patient-centered care.
- Multi-Site Availability: Must be willing and able to work across both the West Palm Beach and Port St. Lucie locations.
Ambrosia Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity / AHCA / Drug-Free Workplace.
