VitalCore Health Strategies

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

VitalCore Health Strategies$90K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Nurse Practitioner in Kansas
  • Proven clinical competence and leadership skills
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Minimum one year of clinical nursing practice in behavioral health (correctional experience preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Provide psychiatric consultations and assessments for emergent problems
  • Consult and follow up with behavioral health staff on psychotropic medication needs
  • Review and manage treatment plans for patients in observation units
  • Engage in case conferences for treatment planning and coordination
  • Deliver behavioral health evaluations, assessments, and follow-up care
  • Collaborate with staff on patient diagnosis and treatment
  • Conduct group sessions focused on medication compliance

Benefits

  • Work within a supportive multidisciplinary team
  • Opportunity to address complex mental health needs
  • Engage in diverse treatment modalities
  • Participate in ongoing training and professional development
  • Play a significant role in community health within the correctional system
Full Job Description
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a Full Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Lansing Correctional Facility in Lansing, Kansas.

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER SCHEDULE

  • Full Time


PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER POSITION SUMMARY

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive psychiatric care to a diverse patient population. This role requires a compassionate, resilient, and highly skilled professional who can navigate unique challenges to deliver exceptional mental health support. They will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, psychologists, medical doctors, and correctional staff, to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that address the complex mental health needs of the patient population.

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Provides consultations and assessments to manage and stabilize emergent problems.
  • Provides consultation and follow-up to behavioral health staff to ascertain the need for psychotropic medication.
  • Reviews treatment plans for patients housed on behavioral health observation units and patients receiving medication.
  • Participates in case conferences and treatment planning for patients receiving and being considered for
  • behavioral health treatment.
  • Provides behavioral health evaluations, assessments, and follow-up care.
  • Participates in collaborative consultation with behavioral health staff regarding patient diagnosis and treatment.
  • Participates in various treatment modalities as required by the behavioral health service.
  • Participates in behavioral health and medical rounds as assigned.
  • Assigns tasks to team members as needed.
  • Conducts group sessions on behavioral health observation units including medication compliance groups.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Supervising Psychiatrist.
  • Maintains all required credentials including CPR certification.
  • Attends training and meetings as required.

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be a licensed Nurse Practitioner in the State of employment.
  • Must demonstrate clinical competence and leadership abilities such as decision-making, problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Minimum one year of clinical nursing practice in a behavioral health setting, correctional experience is preferred.

About VitalCore Health Strategies

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Joining VitalCore Health Strategies offers an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a leading team in the healthcare industry, focusing on innovative solutions and comprehensive health strategies. This is where professional growth, innovation, and leadership converge to advance personal and community health.

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VitalCore Health Strategies is actively seeking skilled individuals ready to contribute to a dynamic team. With a variety of job opportunities available, candidates can find positions that match their skills and career ambitions. Explore openings in clinical roles, administrative support, and strategic management.

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VitalCore Health Strategies is committed to fostering a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. Employees enjoy a range of benefits designed to support their professional and personal lives, including comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, and diversity training programs. The company's commitment to employee well-being is evident in its supportive, collaborative environment.

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For those beginning their career journey, VitalCore Health Strategies offers internship programs that provide invaluable industry experience and networking opportunities. Interns at VitalCore Health Strategies gain hands-on experience, working alongside seasoned professionals and contributing to real-world projects.

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Career growth is a cornerstone of employment at VitalCore Health Strategies. The company supports professional development through training programs, leadership workshops, and continuous learning opportunities. Employees are encouraged to advance their careers within the company, supported by resources and guidance to help them succeed.

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