Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/Outpatient Clinic/Independent Contractor/Ocala

Harmony United Psychiatric Care, a network of outpatient mental health clinics in Florida, is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for their Ocala clinic. This independent contractor position offers the flexibility to determine your own working hours while providing comprehensive psychiatric care in both in-person and telehealth settings.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, physician assistants, and licensed therapists to serve adults, adolescents, and children aged five and above. The clinic provides a full range of mental health services including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy, and neuropsychological testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions for patients with a variety of mental health conditions
• Provide medication management and brief psychotherapeutic interventions
• Administer injections for Long-Acting Injectables (LAIs) when necessary, which is an infrequent service in most clinics
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, social workers, and other healthcare providers
• Provide psychoeducation to patients and their families about mental health conditions and therapeutic strategies
• Maintain documentation of services rendered in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Stay current with advancements in psychiatry through continuing education and professional development

Required Qualifications

• At least two years of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, or one year of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner plus three years as a Nurse Practitioner in any specialty
• Board certification in psychiatric mental health nursing
• Active license to practice in the State of Florida

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in an outpatient setting

Schedule

• As an independent contractor, you determine your own working hours
• Offices are open Monday through Thursday for in-person and telehealth appointments
• Availability to work via telemedicine Friday through Sunday
• Option to work 50% telemedicine from the beginning of employment
• On-call (phone only) seven days every 5-6 months

Compensation and Benefits

• Up to $130 per hour
• Group malpractice insurance
• Full administrative support
• Latest EMR technology
• Strong focus on work/life balance

Additional Requirements

• Participation in E-Verify for work authorization verification
• Compliance with comprehensive drug-free workplace policy, including pre-employment drug screening and random drug testing for current employees