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Posted 12 August, 2026

Behavioral Health, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Fort Lauderdale, FL

TeamHealth Corporate
Knoxville, TN, US Full Time

Job Description

Join TeamHealth, a clinician-founded and clinician-led organization since 1979 employing 35,000+ professionals nationwide and a focus on delivering high-quality care. We have an exciting opportunity to grow your career as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in an acute inpatient psychiatric hospital setting in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, area. TeamHealth supports our clinical teams so that you can do what you do best: provide unmatched patient care. We are clinician-driven, patient focused and provide ample opportunities for growth as you develop your career in behavioral health.

Role Overview

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  • Full-time, Monday - Friday
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  • Hours: 8-5
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  • Provide psychiatric patient care to adults and adolescence in an inpatient setting
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  • Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and mental status examinations
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  • Diagnose and treat psychiatric, behavioral, and neurocognitive disorders
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  • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
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  • Evaluate behavioral and safety concerns
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  • Provide interventions and behavioral management
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  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams across care settings
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  • Typical case load 14-16 patients/day
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Compensation and Benefits\n
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  • Base salary plus productivity bonus, W2 position with full benefits (medical dental, vision, PTO, 401k)
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  • Paid after-hour call coverage (voluntary/by rotation)
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  • Paid weekend coverage (voluntary/rotation)
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  • Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
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Qualifications\n
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  • Active, unrestricted Florida license as a PMHNP
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  • Active DEA or willingness to obtain
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  • Minimum of 1-year experience as a PMHNP clinician in an inpatient psychiatric setting
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\nReady to make a difference? Join TeamHealth and experience the difference of a supportive, collaborative, and rewarding work environment. Apply today!\n
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\n- Developed infrastructure with extensive back office as well as local management support\n
\n- Health, dental, vision, 401k and more\n
\n- Flexible spending account\n
\n- Health savings account\n
\n- Flex time off\n
\n- Professional liability insurance\n