Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Overview

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) provides high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care to incarcerated individuals, including mental health assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and psychotropic medication management. Working within a correctional healthcare setting, the PNP collaborates with an interdisciplinary care team to ensure comprehensive mental health treatment and continuity of care. This role plays a critical part in addressing the unique mental health needs of the incarcerated population while ensuring compliance with facility protocols, legal regulations, and ethical standards.

This position is 10 hours a week total. Tuesday 5hrs and Thursday 5hrs.

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, evaluations, and risk screenings to diagnose mental health conditions and determine appropriate levels of care.
• Develop, implement, and manage individualized treatment plans for patients with mental health and co-occurring disorders.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with evidence-based guidelines, clinical protocols, and collaborative care practices.
• Monitor patient response to psychiatric medications and adjust treatment regimens as clinically indicated.
• Provide crisis intervention and support for patients experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms, including suicidal ideation or self-injurious behaviors.
• Collaborate closely with behavioral health staff, medical providers, and custody to support integrated care and ensure safety, continuity, and quality of services.
• Participate in mental health multidisciplinary team meetings, treatment planning conferences, and case reviews.
• Document all patient encounters, assessments, treatments, and progress notes accurately and timely in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) per regulatory and facility standards.
• Maintain strict adherence to confidentiality requirements, HIPAA regulations, and ethical principles in psychiatric care.
• Educate patients on their mental health diagnoses, treatment options, and medication adherence; promote patient engagement in their own care.
• Support professional development of nursing and mental health staff by providing consultation, mentorship, and clinical guidance on psychiatric conditions and care approaches.
• Provide on-call psychiatric coverage as assigned to meet facility and patient care needs, including after-hours support when necessary.
• Promote a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and culturally competent approach to mental health care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to psychiatric care, mental health documentation, and outcomes monitoring.
• Maintain professional licensure and certifications and participate in continuing education to remain current in psychiatric and correctional healthcare practices.
• Follow all facility policies regarding safety, infection control, security, and emergency response.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• A current, valid, and unrestricted state license, certification, and/or credential authorizing practice in the applicable clinical role (e.g., MD, DO, DDS, DMD, NP, PA, RN, LPN, LMHP, etc.) is required.
• A High School diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a concentration or certification in Psychiatric-Mental Health (PMHNP) is required.
• A current, valid DEA registration with authority to prescribe controlled substances, including psychotropic medications, is required.
• Board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) by a nationally recognized certifying body (e.g., ANCC) is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical experience as an NP, with at least 2 years focused on psychiatric or behavioral health care; correctional healthcare or work with underserved populations is highly preferred.
• Experience in psychiatric assessments, medication management, crisis intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration is essential.
• Active CPR/BLS certification required (American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines).
• Working knowledge of HIPAA, mental health standards of care, and applicable federal and state behavioral health regulations.
• Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) and ability to document efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment.

• Competitive Pay and MVP Bonus Program
• Benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family
• Preferred Pharmacy Network options
• MDLIVE virtual Provider telehealth options
• Wellness program
• Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Account options with company match
• Employer-paid Life Insurance Policy/AD&D, Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability coverage
• Optional Voluntary coverage for Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans
• Paid portion of Maternity Leaves
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including 10 Holidays and flexible Floating Holidays
• Participation in the…