Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP or FNP) Behavioral Health - Addiction Treatment

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP or FNP) to provide integrated medical and psychiatric care for individuals recovering from substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. In this role, you will work closely with the Medical Director and interdisciplinary treatment team to support patient stabilization, recovery, and long-term wellness.

Position Details

• Reporting To: Medical Director


• Schedule: Per-diem | As needed | Weekend availability preferred


• Location: Lake Worth, FL (On-site)

Practice Environment

• Work alongside an experienced Medical Director and multidisciplinary behavioral health team


• Provide integrated care for patients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders in a structured inpatient treatment setting


• Collaborative environment with nursing, therapy, and clinical support staff focused on patient stabilization and recovery

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment & Patient Care

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including medical history, physical exams, and psychiatric evaluations.


• Diagnose and treat behavioral health conditions, including substance use and co-occurring disorders.


• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and clinical findings.


• Prescribe and manage medications and other therapeutic interventions in accordance with approved protocols.


• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment strategies as appropriate.

Medical Collaboration

• Collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists, nurses, and interdisciplinary treatment teams to support coordinated patient care.


• Communicate patient status, treatment updates, and clinical recommendations to the Medical Director.


• Participate in case reviews and treatment planning discussions.


• Order diagnostic tests, review lab results, and coordinate referrals to medical specialists when needed.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the EMR.


• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, and regulatory requirements.


• Support infection control practices and patient safety protocols.


• Provide clinical information to Utilization Review teams to assist with determining appropriate levels of care.

Qualifications

• Active Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (ARNP) license in Florida


• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program


• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).


• Experience in behavioral health, addiction treatment, or inpatient psychiatric care is strongly preferred


• Experience treating substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions


• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and documentation skills


• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary behavioral health treatment team

Why Join Banyan Treatment Centers?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a nationally recognized leader in addiction and mental health care. As a Nurse Practitioner, you will:

• Help individuals overcome addiction and mental health challenges


• Benefit from flexible per-diem scheduling designed to accommodate varying availability.


• Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical team


• Contribute directly to patient recovery and life-changing outcomes


• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to transforming lives

Apply Now

If you are passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care and want to support individuals on their recovery journey, we encourage you to apply today.

Join Banyan Treatment Centers and help transform lives.

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