Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Wellpath • Kansas City, KS

3d

About The Position

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides psychiatric services to incarcerated patients in accordance with state scope-of-practice requirements, collaborative protocols, and established policies. The role delivers direct psychiatric care and clinical consultation to mental health and healthcare staff, supporting consistent, high-quality psychiatric services across the facility. Clinical consultation and supervision are obtained as required under applicable collaborative practice requirements.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing or a post-master’s certificate from an accredited nurse practitioner program, with a psychiatric mental health specialty across the lifespan.
• At least one year of experience as a PMHNP.
• Unrestricted current license to practice as a PMHNP in the state of practice.
• Current board certification as a PMHNP.
• Current DEA registration.
• Current BLS certification.
• Must reside in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Corrections experience in a PMHNP role.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, treatment, and follow-up care while exercising independent medical judgment.
• Monitor and manage psychotropic medications, including their effectiveness, side effects, and required follow-up.
• Collaborate with mental health, medical, and administrative teams to ensure consistent psychiatric and mental health services.
• Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation and participate in required meetings, consultations, and on-call coverage.
• Support crisis intervention, referrals, transfers, and emergency or involuntary treatment processes as allowed by scope of practice.
• Provide clinical consultation to mental health and healthcare staff.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k).
• DailyPay.
• Tuition assistance and dependent scholarships.
• Employee Assistance Program, including free counseling and health coaching.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA).
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts.
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time