Part-Time Medical Provider (PA / APRN)

Family First Adolescent Services

Family First Adolescent Services is a behavioral health treatment center located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, dedicated to helping adolescent boys (ages 12–18) and their families heal, grow, and reconnect.

Since its founding in 2014, Family First has served as a trusted resource for families navigating complex mental health, behavioral, and substance use challenges. With a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach, we create personalized treatment plans that address both the surface behaviors and deeper root causes affecting each teen.

Our comprehensive care model includes:

• Individual, group, and family therapy, using evidence-based methodologies such as CBT, DBT, and EMDR.
• Academic support, ensuring teens stay on track with their education or career readiness while in treatment.
• Experiential and holistic therapies, including adventure therapy, equine work, CrossFit, and outdoor activities that promote physical, mental, and emotional wellness.
• Continuing care and alumni support, offering follow-up for up to 12 months post-discharge to help maintain progress and resilience.
• Ongoing family engagement, focusing on healing the family system and equipping parents with tools and insights to support lasting change.All programming is delivered in safe, home-like residential settings in Palm Beach Gardens, designed to foster community, comfort, and focused healing.

Our mission is simple yet profound: to support teens in discovering healthier ways forward while helping families rebuild trust, communication, and hope.

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Position Overview

Family First Adolescent Services is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide part-time, in-person medical services to our adolescent clients. This provider will work collaboratively with the Director of Nursing, nursing staff, psychiatric providers, and other members of the treatment team to address routine medical needs, complete admission evaluations, and support continuity of care.

The ideal candidate is clinically skilled, collaborative, and comfortable working with adolescents in a residential behavioral health setting.

Proposed Schedule

• Monday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Friday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Saturday: Approximately four hours of remote on-call coverage during an agreed-upon time window

This is a part-time opportunity offering approximately 15 hours of scheduled, on-site coverage per week, plus designated weekend on-call availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct admission history and physical examinations (H&Ps) and comprehensive medical assessments.
• Evaluate and treat routine, non-emergency medical concerns, including respiratory symptoms, gastrointestinal complaints, skin conditions, minor injuries, and other acute illnesses.
• Order and review clinically indicated laboratory testing, follow up on abnormal results, and coordinate additional testing or referrals as appropriate.
• Monitor chronic medical conditions and support ongoing medical treatment plans.
• Assess medication effectiveness, potential adverse effects, contraindications, and other medical concerns.
• Develop and document treatment recommendations, medical orders, and follow-up plans in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Collaborate with nursing and psychiatric providers to coordinate care and support safe, consistent treatment planning.
• Provide remote weekend on-call consultation to nursing staff and authorized personnel during the designated coverage window.
• Assist with medical care coordination, outside referrals, and communication with parents or guardians when appropriate.
• Support timely medical evaluations for new admissions and help ensure required medical assessments are completed within applicable timeframes.
• Follow established emergency response procedures and applicable clinical, regulatory, and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Florida licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA).
• Appropriate education, training, and credentials for the applicable professional role.
• Prescriptive authority and any required physician collaboration, supervision, or practice arrangements, as applicable under Florida law.
• Experience conducting physical examinations, evaluating acute medical concerns, ordering and interpreting laboratory testing, and managing routine medical conditions.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with nursing staff and multidisciplinary treatment teams.
• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, professional ethics, and quality care.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pediatrics, adolescent medicine, family medicine, or behavioral health settings.
• Experience working with adolescents in residential, PHP, or other structured treatment environments.
• Familiarity with coordinating care for patients with co-occurring behavioral health and medical needs.

What We Offer

• A part-time schedule with consistent on-site hours.
• An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on adolescent health and well-being.
• A collaborative clinical environment with nursing and behavioral health professionals.
• The opportunity to help strengthen medical oversight, continuity of care, and timely treatment within a residential behavioral health program.

Join Our Team

If you are a qualified APRN or PA who is passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality medical care to adolescents, we invite you to explore this opportunity with Family First Adolescent Services.

Family First Adolescent Services is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and respectful environment for the adolescents entrusted to our care.