Psychiatrist ARNP (49894)

Salary Range $125,000.00 - $167,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Description POSITION SUMMARY: Person in this position is responsible for the supervision, managing and providing the provision of Psychiatric / MAT services for the Residential Program and the MAT Outpatient Programs as described. Person in this position is also responsible for providing the History and Physical for the Residential Program as described. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Conduct Initial Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluations and Psychotropic Medication Management – for specified programs. Conduct the Admission History and Physical – for The Residential Program Consistently implement the Medical Clearance Procedure (MCP). Prescribe needed mediations for patients that are in their scope of practice. Review Laboratory Results and make appropriate recommendations and or referrals Develop protocols and determine medication needs to manage expected pharmacological interventions. Work closely with the Admissions Department to ensure smooth patient care and the consistent implementation of Medical Clearance Procedure (MCP). Participate in clinical staffing decisions regarding the patients’ current strengths and resources and their need for additional resources. Complete documentation of the services in the E.H.R. in a timely manner. Provides input into the patient’s treatment needs and disposition. Assists other WestCare staff as needed in a collaborative manner to promote -integration, cooperation and portray a professional image to the community. Must embrace and embody the Mission Statement : Up Lifting the Human – as well as Guiding Principles, Clinical Vision, and Goals of the WestCare Foundation Perform all other duties as assigned. Qualifications ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Experience and Competencies: Excellent communication skills. Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion. Ability to work well in a team environment. Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality. Professional appearance and demeanor. Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served. Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from DCF. Valid driver’s license ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required. During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you. Ability to Log On to EFORSCE Active or the Ability to Obtain: Florida Medicaid Provider Number Active or the Ability to Obtain: Medicare Provider Number Experience as a Provider in a Mental Health / Substance Abuse treatment facility. Strong supervisory and leadership skills. Familiarity with the Communities we serve ( Broward and Dade County) LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Must be Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Must hold an active Nurse Practitioner license in the State of Florida Must have an active DEA license Must have an active NPI number WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is primarily performed in a professional office at the Pembroke Pines Campus whether the service is Face to Face or Telehealth. Some travel may be required. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB: The employee must be able to perform the following essential duties and activities with or without accommodation: PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires mobility and physical activity: Having an adequate range of body motion and mobility to work in an office, residential, or outdoor environment including standing and walking (even and uneven surfaces), sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional lifting and carrying of up to 10 pounds. Use of computer and telephone systems is required which includes coordination of eye and hand, and fine manipulation by the hands (typing, writing, and working with files). Requires the ability to defend oneself and clients in physically abusive situations using approved physical de-escalation techniques. Requires talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is required to impart oral information to employees, clients, patients, and the public, and in those activities in which the employee is required to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly. Requires hearing: Hearing is required to receive and communicate detailed information through oral communication. Requires seeing: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and at distance. This factor is required to complete paperwork for many of the employee’s essential job functions and to observe client behavior and activities in and out of the facility. The normal work routine involves no exposure to human blood, body fluids or tissues. However, exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be readily available to every employee. MENTAL DEMANDS: Requires the ability to collect and analyze complex numerical and written data and verbal information to reach logical conclusions. Requires the ability to work and cooperate with clients, co-workers, managers, the public and employees at all levels to exchange ideas, information, instructions, and opinions. Requires the ability to work under stress and in emotionally charged settings. The ability to defend oneself and clients in mentally/verbally abusive situations using approved mental/verbal de-escalation techniques.

Created: 2026-03-11