Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Position Summary:

The College of Nursing at FAU/NCHA Community Health Center is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in West Palm Beach, FL.

The psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner is responsible for managing mental health care at the Florida Atlantic University/Northwest Community Health Alliance Community Health Center (FAU/NCHA/CHC). Mental Health Care services are offered at the FAU/NCHA/CHC sites and mobile partner locations in Palm Beach County. The psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner is actively involved in providing and coordinating patient care to ensure the smooth progression of the patient’s medical evaluation and treatment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as a preceptor for students in the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner concentration while providing mental health care to patients, families, and groups across the lifespan in the clinic and mobile health unit settings.
• Participates in the client’s plan of care, interdisciplinary team meetings, and mobile health unit committee meetings when necessary.
• Discusses findings as needed with attending physician, consulting staff, and inter-professional medical service providers. 
• Handles administrative tasks related to the role.
• This position requires travel to various sites.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks 

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• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more. 
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. 
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. 
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day 
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). ​

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in Nursing and two years of appropriate experience required.

Registered Nurse License - Florida Department of Health required.

Valid Florida Driver's License required for travel between clinic sites and group home.


Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment planning for diverse populations across the lifespan in outpatient, community-based, or mobile care environments.

Prior teaching, clinical instruction, or mentorship experience supporting graduate nursing students, with the ability to foster professional development in psychiatric-mental health practice.

Strong collaboration skills with interdisciplinary health teams, including physicians, behavioral health specialists, and community partners, to support integrated patient care delivery.

Proficiency in clinical documentation, regulatory compliance, and patient confidentiality standards, including HIPAA and academic/healthcare organizational policies.

Experience with program coordination, committee participation, and operational support within academic health centers, community clinics, or mobile healthcare services.

Salary:

$90,000 - $120,000 Annually.

College or Department:

CON: FAU Community Health Center

Location:

Westgate

Work Days and Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM -5:00 PM. Some nights and weekends as needed. This is an in-person position.

Application Deadline:

2026-10-19

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Resume

Cover letter



OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.