Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | 100% Outpatient | Lower Keys Medical Center | Key West FL

Lower Keys Medical Center - Key West, Florida, is seeking an experienced and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our dedicated Behavioral Health Services Team. This 100% outpatient role offers a unique opportunity to provide follow-up care to patients recently discharged from the Behavioral Health Unit and to treat patients in our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).

As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you will diagnose, treat, and manage psychiatric conditions in both the outpatient and intensive outpatient settings. The ideal candidate will have experience in psychiatric care and be passionate about providing high-quality care to those in need.

Position Highlights:

• Full-time, hospital employed position
• 100% outpatient clinic setting
• No call responsibilities
• Robust daily clinic volume

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Responsibilities:

• Provide follow-up care to patients discharged from the Behavioral Health Unit.
• Treat patients in the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).
• Diagnose, treat, and manage psychiatric conditions in an outpatient setting.
• Offer psychotherapy and medical management to patients.
• Conduct office-based psychiatric appointments, including mental health assessments and medication management.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care.

Requirements:

• 1-2 years of experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner, preferably in psychiatric care.
• Must have psychiatric experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong clinical judgement and decision-making skills.

Comprehensive Financial Package * may* include:

• Competitive salary
• CME allowance
• Vacation, health, dental, vision benefits
• Licensure, dues, subscriptions

About the Hospital

Lower Keys Medical Center is a 167-bed, full-service acute care hospital providing healthcare services to residents of the Florida Keys. The hospital offers 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, and labor and delivery services. Lower Keys Medical Center partners with Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach to provide access to advanced cardiac and specialty care and is accredited by The Joint Commission.

Community

Key West is a historic island community known for its architecture, cultural heritage, and tropical lifestyle. Residents enjoy year-round outdoor recreation, including boating, fishing, diving, snorkeling, and golf, along with vibrant dining, arts, and entertainment scenes. The community’s rich history and coastal setting make it a unique place to live and work.

About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 13 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 60+ acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.

From Alaska to Florida, our affiliated hospitals are the cornerstones of their communities. These local hospitals and healthcare systems play a vital role by providing close to home care and peace of mind for millions of people each year.

Our affiliated hospitals have the flexibility to meet individual needs and the ability to offer competitive recruitment packages and start-up incentives. Hundreds of physicians choose CHS affiliated hospitals each year for quality of care and quality of life.