Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

$140,000 - $150,000 / year

Compensation: $140,000 - $150,000/yr

At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric services to incarcerated individuals within a correctional facility and with a collaborating physician. This includes assessing, diagnosing, and treating psychiatric disorders and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of quality healthcare services within a medical home model.

The successful applicant should be able to perform all of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements:

Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnosis:

Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments of incarcerated individuals to determine the presence and severity of mental health disorders.
Diagnose and classify mental illnesses according to established diagnostic criteria (e.g., DSM-5).
Assess and evaluate suicide risk, self-harm, and dangerous behaviors among incarcerated individuals.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and correctional staff to gather relevant information for accurate diagnoses.

Treatment Planning and Implementation:

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for incarcerated individuals with psychiatric disorders.
Prescribe appropriate psychiatric medications and monitor their effectiveness and side effects.
Provide brief psychotherapy and counseling services to incarcerated individuals, using evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and ensure a holistic approach to treatment.
Modify treatment plans as needed based on patients' progress and response to interventions.

Crisis Intervention and Emergency Services:

Respond to psychiatric emergencies within the correctional facility promptly and efficiently.
Conduct crisis assessments, provide stabilization, and implement appropriate intervention strategies.
Collaborate with correctional staff and healthcare team members to implement emergency response protocols.
Determine the need for a higher level of psychiatric treatment when necessary.

Collaboration and Consultation:

Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including primary care physicians, psychologists, social workers, and nurses, to provide integrated care to incarcerated individuals.
Consult with the interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment plans for incarcerated individuals with complex psychiatric needs.
Provide expertise and guidance to correctional staff regarding mental health issues, crisis management, and suicide prevention.
Participate in case conferences, treatment team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.

Documentation and Compliance:

Maintain accurate and up-to-date psychiatric records for each incarcerated individual, including assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and progress notes.
Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines pertaining to correctional healthcare and patient confidentiality.
Adhere to the correctional facility's policies and procedures related to documentation and record-keeping.

Education and Training:

Stay updated with the latest advancements in psychiatric medicine, treatment modalities, and relevant research.
Engage in continuous professional development and relevant educational activities.
Provide training and education to correctional staff on mental health topics, crisis management, and de-escalation techniques

Qualifications:

Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Current and unrestricted Nurse practitioner license in the state/jurisdiction where the correctional facility is located.
Experience in providing psychiatric care or relevant experience in correctional or underserved populations is preferred.
Strong assessment and diagnostic skills, with the ability to manage a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
Proficiency in prescribing medications and therapies under physician supervision

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE – including Disability/Veteran

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