Nurse Practitioner, Psych

Apply for the NURSE PRACTITIONER, PSYCH role at The GEO Group, Inc.

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• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

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Summary: The Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric evaluates and treats inmates, detainees, or residents (I/D/R) demonstrating signs or symptoms of psychiatric or behavioral health disorders. Supervises nursing staff providing mental health services. Works closely within a multidisciplinary treatment team to provide quality mental healthcare.

• Evaluates patients referred for assessment due to symptoms of behavioral health disorder(s).
• Provides appropriate medication management services for any patient requiring psychiatric intervention.
• Refsserts patients for psychotherapy, counseling or inpatient care as necessary.
• Completes suicide risk assessment as appropriate.
• Provides emergency psychiatric care as required.
• Consults with psychiatrist as appropriate and receives clinical supervision whenever required by licensing board in the state where the facility is located.
• Reviews and adjusts all maintenance medications based on clinical judgment and as required by policy.
• Prescribes medications according to established formulary and follows protocol for requesting nonformulary medication only when determined that existing formulary medications would be ineffective.
• Demonstrates awareness of drug‑seeking behavior and prescribes medication only when clinically appropriate to treat an identified mental illness.
• Does not prescribe for insomnia; first refers patients to a psychologist, social worker, or mental health counselor to utilize cognitive‑behavioral interventions for insomnia when appropriate.
• Collaborates with counselors, social workers, psychologists, or other treatment team members to coordinate patient care.
• Schedules appropriate follow‑up with patients consistent with policy and client requirements.
• Provides in‑service education for medical and correctional staff as requested.
• Documents all services provided in the patient’s medical file.
• Participates in review of the quality of care provided.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Master’s or Doctoral Degree from accredited Nursing Program.
• An unrestricted license to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)-PMH in the state in which the facility is located.
• ANCC or ANA certification as an APRN‑PMH.
• Two (2) years of clinical experience as a psychiatric provider preferred.
• Copy of professional license to remain on file at the Facility where services are rendered at all times.
• Must have a valid DEA number and unrestricted DEA license.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
• Ability to utilize an electronic health record and to complete documentation in a timely manner.
• Ability to pass any required background check.
• Complete credentialing process prior to the treatment of any patients.

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Security and Investigations