Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (part-time)

Wellpath•Fayetteville, NC

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 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 permitted by scope of practice.