Master's in Nursing or Post-Master's Certificate in psychiatric mental health from an accredited program.
Minimum one year of experience as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
Corrections experience in a PMHNP role preferred.
Unrestricted current PMHNP license in the state of practice.
Current board certification as a PMHNP.
Current DEA Registration.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Responsibilities
Provide psychiatric evaluations, treatment, and follow-up care using independent medical judgment.
Monitor and manage psychotropic medications, assessing effectiveness and side effects.
Collaborate with mental health, medical, and administrative teams for consistent service delivery.
Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation and participate in required meetings.
Support crisis intervention and emergency treatment processes as permitted by scope of practice.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a unique correctional environment.
Engagement in a multidisciplinary team setting.
Potential for professional growth and development in psychiatric care.
Contribution to the mental health of incarcerated individuals.
Access to ongoing training and supervision as required.
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.
