APRN - Primary Care

Meridian Behavioral

• $137K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing required
  • Current Florida APRN license required
  • Psychiatric Certification required
  • Experience with Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) including Buprenorphine, Methadone, and Vivitrol
  • Strong communication and patient engagement skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive substance use, psychiatric, and medical evaluations
  • Provide medication management, including MAT services
  • Deliver evidence-based care through in-person and telehealth services
  • Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary treatment teams
  • Educate patients and families on treatment and recovery
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the EMR
  • Advocate for clients promoting dignity and cultural sensitivity

Benefits

  • Supportive work environment focused on patient advocacy
  • Opportunities for professional development in a specialized field
  • Flexibility with both in-person and telehealth service delivery
  • Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care
  • Focus on evidence-based approaches to treatment
Full Job Description
APRN - Primary Care

Lake City, FL | Full-Time | Exempt
Salary: $137,891.25 Annually

Meridian Healthcare is seeking a Psychiatric Certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to join our Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) team in Gainesville, Florida. This role provides psychiatric assessments, medication management, and ongoing care for individuals with Opioid and Alcohol Use Disorders, helping clients achieve recovery, wellness, and long-term stability.

What You'll Do
  • Conduct comprehensive substance use, psychiatric, and medical evaluations.
  • Provide medication management, including MAT services involving Buprenorphine, Methadone, and Vivitrol.
  • Deliver evidence-based care through in-person and telehealth services.
  • Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary treatment teams to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Educate patients and families on treatment, recovery, and wellness.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the EMR.
  • Advocate for clients while promoting dignity, respect, cultural sensitivity, and patient rights.
Qualifications

Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing required

Current Florida APRN license required

Psychiatric Certification required

Experience in Medication Assisted Treatment, including prescribing Buprenorphine, Methadone, and Vivitrol, or related community-based behavioral health services

Strong communication, patient engagement, and collaboration skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team



Apply today and help make recovery possible.

For information on Florida's Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and screening requirements, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

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