Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides a full range of psychiatric services to incarcerated patients in accordance with state scope of practice, collaborative protocols, and established policies. The role delivers direct psychiatric care and provides clinical consultation to mental health and healthcare staff, supporting consistent, high-quality psychiatric services across the facility. Clinical consultation and supervision are sought as required under applicable collaborative practice requirements. The position is part of a mission-driven organization focused on providing compassionate, collaborative, and innovative care to underserved and vulnerable patients. The organization offers ongoing training and development opportunities and clinical resources for healthcare team members.
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 permitted by scope of practice.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
