Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job Details:

Job Location:

FL, Zephyrhills
- Zephyrhills Correctional Institution
- Zephyrhills, FL, Position Type:
Full-Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range:
Undisclosed, Travel Percentage:
None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category:
Psychiatrist & Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Inpatient Services

Centurion of Florida is proud to be the provider of mental health services to the Florida Department of Corrections.

We are seeking a full-time Inpatient Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Zephyrhills Correctional Institution located in Zephyrhills, Florida, just outside of Tampa, Florida. This is a male correctional institution providing inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services.

The setting provides the opportunity to work closely with patients presenting complex medical and mental health needs within a multidisciplinary treatment environment. Zephyrhills Correctional Institution hosts an APA-accredited Pre-Doctoral Psychology Internship and Post-Doctoral Psychology Residency program.

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides mental health/psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients under the clinical direction of a psychiatrist and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team in providing mental health services to patients in a correctional setting.

• ANCC or ANA certification as an APRN-PMH or NCCPA Physician Assistants with CAQ in Psychiatry of qualifications
• Active unrestricted Florida APRN-PMH or PA - CAQ license
• Active unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration certificate
• Must possess 1+ year of full-time onsite in person PMHNP experience
• Prior correctional mental health is highly desired
• Prior locked/inpatient unit experience is highly desired
• Able and willing to pass a comprehensive background investigation
• Work legally in the United States without sponsorship

• Monday-Friday
• Day Shift
• No nights, holidays, weekends or on-call

• Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company paid malpractice insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Continuing Education benefits
• Much more...

• Ability to spend time with your patients. No more cancellations or "no shows"
• Salary is consistent and is not based on patient volume
• Freedom from complex, restrictive managed care policies and reimbursement hassles
• Time to initiate change, track progress and conduct better follow-up
• Ability to work with a clinically rich and diverse patient population
• Providers are not required to sign employment contracts or non-compete agreements

Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity contact Holley Schwieterman:  or use this link to view my calendar and schedule a call with me:
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