Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job : 33858

Agency: Department of Corrections - Clinical Services

Location: Sioux Falls - SDSP

Salary: $ to $, depending on experience

Pay Grade: DS‑F

Closing Date: Open until filled

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive, professional, culturally, linguistically, and age‑appropriate care in a correctional setting. This position will diagnose, conduct therapy, and prescribe medication for patients who have psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders, or substance abuse problems.

This is a full‑time, 40‑hour weekly position with the Department of Corrections. For more information about the Department of Corrections, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

• Creativity – we are always looking for innovative ideas to improve outcomes.
• Making a difference – you will have an opportunity to change the lives of fellow South Dakotans.
• Professional development – we provide valuable trainings to ensure well‑trained staff who are competent, accountable, and empowered, and assist you in reaching your career goals.
• Teamwork – in a team‑oriented approach, you will work cooperatively with others in a friendly work environment to achieve shared goals.
• Public safety – your contributions will help keep South Dakota and its residents safe.

• Provide psychiatric services, psychosocial and physical assessment of patients, treatment plans, and manage patient care.
• Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team and provide medical providers with consults for mental health issues as needed, collaborating with medical providers as necessary.
• Establish diagnoses, order and interpret studies, perform and monitor therapeutic procedures, and assess/manage follow‑up care.
• Prescribe and regulate medications relative to patients’ health‑care needs.
• Record and document health appraisal data in a timely and accurate manner, necessary to maintain and/or coordinate required services.
• Communicate findings of mental‑health assessments, diagnostic tests, etc. to patients, physicians, and other health‑care providers in a timely manner, as determined by DOC policy and clinical standards.
• Develop, provide, and systematically re‑evaluate treatment plans for patients.
• Make appropriate referrals when services are outside the DOC Clinical Services scope of practice for Behavioral Health.
• Provide assessment, consultation, and brief intervention for psychological/psychiatric problems and/or disorders.
• Maintain documentation of patient encounters via progress notes, assessment/diagnostic information, and treatment planning as outlined in DOC policy and clinical standards.
• Maintain necessary NP registration/licensure as required by South Dakota state law.
• Know, understand, and ensure adherence to the organization's policy related to patients’ right for confidential care and HIPAA.
• Perform other tasks/duties as assigned.

Licenses and Certification

• Must be licensed to practice as a Certified Nurse Practitioner in South Dakota, as outlined by the appropriate regulating board.
• Certified by ANCC or ANA as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
• Current and valid DEA licensure.

Required Competencies

• Ability to provide direct patient care to offenders.
• Skilled in office‑based procedures.
• Ability to maintain professionalism in a complex environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing medical care in a correctional environment.
• Previous experience working as a PMHNP.
• Experience managing mental health conditions as a mid‑level provider.

The SD DOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion…