Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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• Job
• Agency:
  Department of Corrections – Clinical Services
• Location:
  
  Sioux Falls - SDSP
• Salary: $ to $ (Depending on Experience)
• Pay Grade: DS‑F
• Closing Date:
  Open until filled
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time (40 hours/week)
• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior

• Provide psychiatric services, psychosocial and physical assessment of patients, treatment plans, and manage patient care
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and consult with medical providers as needed
• Establish diagnoses, order and interpret studies, perform therapeutic procedures, manage follow‑up care
• Prescribe and regulate medications relative to patient needs
• Record and document health appraisal data accurately and timely
• Communicate findings of assessments and diagnostic tests to patients, physicians, and other providers
• Develop, provide, and re‑evaluate treatment plans systematically
• Make referrals for services 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 and treatment planning per DOC policy
• Maintain necessary NP registration/licensure as required by South Dakota state law
• Adhere to policies related to patient confidentiality and HIPAA
• Perform other tasks/duties as assigned

• Licensed to practice as a Certified Nurse Practitioner in the State of South Dakota
• Certified by ANCC or ANA as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
• Current and valid DEA licensure

• Ability to provide direct patient care to offenders
• Skill in office‑based procedures
• Maintain professionalism in a complex environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and collaborative ability with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in English reading, speaking, and writing
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content following plain language guidelines

• 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 successful completion of a background investigation, a urine drug screen (UDS), and the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Individuals selected for the position will have the opportunity to carry Oleoresin Capsicum (OC/pepper spray) if desired and must complete required physical and CPR training.

Please attach a Curriculum Vitae with your application.

Includes $0 premium employee health insurance option, eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. Position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas. All applicants must verify eligibility to work in the U.S. and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I‑9) with E‑Verify.

"An Equal Opportunity Employer".