Master's in Science of Nursing or Post-Master's Certificate in psychiatric mental health nursing
Minimum of 1 year experience as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Corrections experience as a PMHNP is preferred
Valid unrestricted PMHNP license in the state of practice
Current board certification as a PMHNP
Active DEA registration
Current BLS certification
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and treatment using independent medical judgment
Monitor and manage the use and effects of psychotropic medications
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver psychosocial services effectively
Ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation of patient interactions
Support crisis intervention and handle referrals and emergency treatments as appropriate
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with mental health and healthcare professionals
Opportunity to provide care in a correctional setting
Access to continuous professional development and clinical supervision
Possibility to influence psychiatric service delivery within a structured facility
Full Job Description
How you make a difference
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides a full range of psychiatric services to incarcerated patients in accordance with state scope of practice, collaborative protocols, and established policies. This role delivers direct psychiatric care while also providing clinical consultation to mental health and healthcare staff. The position works within state guidelines to support consistent, high-quality psychiatric services across the facility. Clinical consultation and supervision are sought as required under applicable collaborative practice requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Provide psychiatric evaluations, treatment, and follow-up care while exercising independent medical judgment.
Monitor and manage psychotropic medications, including effectiveness, side effects, and required follow-up.
Collaborate with mental health, medical, and administrative teams to ensure consistent psychiatric and mental health services.
Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation and participate in required meetings, consultations, and on-call coverage.
Support crisis intervention, referrals, transfers, and emergency or involuntary treatment processes as allowed by scope of practice.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
Master in Science of Nursing or Post-Master's Certificate from an accredited nurse practitioner program with a specialty in psychiatric mental health across the lifespan.
Experience
Minimum one (1) year of experience as a PMHNP required.
Corrections experience in a PMHNP role preferred.
Licenses/Certifications
Unrestricted current license to practice as a PMHNP in the state of practice.
Current board certification as a PMHNP.
Current DEA Registration.
Current BLS certification.
This position is available only to those who reside in the United States.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn't seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
