Position Details

APRN (PD)

TITLE:

Psychiatrist, APRN

INCUMBENT:

CLASS:

Non-Exempt

SUPERVISES:

PROGRAM:

Orient Wellness Center

SHIFT:

Per Diem

SUPERVISOR:

Program Director

Update:

February 2026

Job Description



The Per Diem Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is responsible for ensuring that all clinical services provided within the program are safe, evidence-based, and appropriate to each patient's specific diagnosis, substance of choice, psychiatric presentation, and medical history. The APRN collaborates closely with the Program Director and interdisciplinary team to coordinate and deliver high-quality psychiatric and medical care that supports positive treatment outcomes.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric and medical evaluations, including assessment of substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions.

  • Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's clinical needs.

  • Prescribe and manage psychotropic and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) regimens in accordance with state regulations and organizational policies.

  • Direct and coordinate psychiatric and medical services in collaboration with nursing, clinical, and administrative teams.

  • Ensure reasonable accommodations are made to promote patient safety, comfort, and stabilization throughout their stay.

  • Build therapeutic, trust-based relationships with patients to positively influence behavioral change and long-term recovery outcomes.

  • Provide clinical consultation and guidance to staff regarding patient care, medication management, and crisis intervention.

  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.

  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.

  • Support day-to-day clinical operations as needed to enhance program efficiency, regulatory compliance, and overall financial performance of the center, in partnership with the Program Director, Clinical Director, CEO, and COO.


      • Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

      To perform this position successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

      • Demonstrate empathy and compassion for patients.
      • Maintain objectivity towards all patients and make decisions based on accurate information.
      • Demonstrate appropriate boundaries between staff and patients.
      • Demonstrate proficiency in Phoenix House's electronic health record system (Welligent) sufficient to fulfill the duties required by this position within 30 days of employment.
      • Work cooperatively with others and supervisors.
      • Demonstrate patience and consideration in dealing with others.
      • Demonstrate thoughtful decision-making.
      • Ensure patient confidentiality in accordance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations.
      • Ability to develop rapport with substance-abusing populations and families.
      • Ability to apply organizational management skills and maintain self and patient discipline.
      • Ability to prepare and maintain required documentation.
      • Ability to comply with internal, local, state, and federal regulations and policies.
      • Ability to work and communicate with others.

      Required Education and Experience

      • Graduate of an accredited medical school.
      • Psychiatrist (Physician) licensed in the State of Florida.
      • 5 years minimum in a supervisory position
      • Familiarity with Addiction Medicine, CARF, local state authorities and other indicated healthcare standards are necessary
      • A minimum of two (2) years' leadership experience is preferred

      PHYSICAL DEMANDS

      The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

      REGULARLY REQUIRED: to sit, use arms/hands to reach, manipulate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; written and verbal communication, ability to hear.

      OCCASIONALLY REQUIRED: to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

      WORK ENVIRONMENT

      The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

      The work environment is that of a substance abuse treatment milieu which may include:

      • Exposure to clients infected with Hepatitis B, HIV, TB, or other Infectious Diseases
      • Business-related travel

      SCHEDULING NEEDS

      Weekends and holiday hours may be required.

      Phoenix House Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants and team members will be considered for employment and advancement without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.