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[Apply on Universal Health Services’s careers site →](https://careers-uhsinc.icims.com/jobs/367186/login) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Universal Health Services](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/) / Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) ## Job description ### Responsibilities Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Opportunity Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient treatment services to adolescents and adults at our 86-bed facility in Panama City, FL and outpatient services to adolescents and adults at our four outpatient centers located throughout the Florida Panhandle. Additionally, we offer specialized treatment for active duty military members through our Military Resiliency Program, specialized chemical dependency treatment and TMS therapy for chronic depression. ### Visit us online at [https://emeraldcoastbehavioral.com/](https://emeraldcoastbehavioral.com/) The Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) oversees the quality of care delivered to assigned patients with supervising psychiatrist. Performs medical assessments for individuals under his/her care. Completes documentation necessary to address patients hospitalized under civil commitment statutes. Provides individual therapy, family therapy and/or medication management as needed for patients. Appropriately requests consultation when indicated. ### Job Duties/Responsibilities Provides direct clinical services for psychiatric patients according to established protocols and utilizes evidence-based clinical practice standards under the supervision of the supervising physician. Functions independently to perform individual assessments, diagnostic functions, specialized risk assessments, and make critical decisions regarding a wide variety of health situations, including high risk and crisis situations. Obtains patient health histories and completes examinations. Orders, performs and interprets lab and diagnostic imaging studies. Diagnoses and treats acute health problems. Provides health maintenance, screenings and referrals. ### Benefit Highlights Challenging and rewarding work environment Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. ### Qualifications Requirements: Master’s Degree or Post-Master’s Degree in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. Active Florida State license as APRN. Active Florida State DEA license within six months of hire. Active National Certification from an Approved Nursing Specialty Board. Ability to work onsite at our Okaloosa Outpatient Center in Fort Walton Beach, FL One (1) year experience working with behavioral health population as an ARNP preferred. Employment with Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital requires successful completion of a Level II background Screening. For additional information on this screening requirement, visit the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website at [https://info.flclearinghouse.com/](https://info.flclearinghouse.com/) EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. 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We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 20, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 12 days - Location: PANAMA CITY, Florida[Apply on Universal Health Services’s careers site →](https://careers-uhsinc.icims.com/jobs/367186/login) ## More jobs at Universal Health Services ### [Admissions Nurse, RN](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/f396629011d4e436c7ba/) PANAMA CITY, Florida ### [Assessment Specialist - RN](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/91c9ac02033b769afe14/) PANAMA CITY, Florida ### [Outpatient Therapist (MA/MSW) - PRN/PD](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/c6a911734a0d85031bff/) PANAMA CITY, Florida ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Advanced Practice Provider - FNP/PA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cvs-health/jobs/5beb52620d9a1727aad0/) CVS Health · Washington, DC ### [Advanced Practice Provider](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cvs-health/jobs/84e572f09ce44729c61d/) CVS Health · L.L.C. ### [Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(MNA) | Atrius Health - Quincy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/unitedhealth-group/jobs/7308d69f9dafe1163e2c/) UnitedHealth Group · Quincy, Massachusetts ### [Psychiatric Registered Nurse Home Health](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/unitedhealth-group/jobs/ef6ed878d1b09b8e63ed/) UnitedHealth Group · Burlington, North Carolina, United States ### [Senior SAFe Agile Coach| Advanced SAFe Practice Consultant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/390aa1b9ce9e5e0f4f16/) Leidos · Annapolis Junction, MD OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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