Correctional Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services in New York City’s jail system seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality psychiatric care to incarcerated individuals under the Mental Health Service.

Under supervision of a Senior/Supervising Psychiatrist, you will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with security and clinical staff to ensure safe, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Valid New York State RN license and current registration.
• Current certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NYSED).
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care including admission evaluations, follow-ups, and urgent consultations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with the mental health care team.
• Evaluate needs for higher level of care and coordinate with hospital staff.
• Educate patients about medications, adherence, and aftercare.
• Document activities in the electronic medical record timely and clearly.
• Collaborate with nursing and medical staff across disciplines.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to NP trainees.
• Support CHS mission within a correctional setting.

Skills

Psychiatric care

Mental health assessment

Treatment planning

Clinical supervision

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

NYS RN license

NYS Psychiatric NP certification

BLS certification (AHA)

Job description

NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services in New York City’s jail system seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality psychiatric care to incarcerated individuals under the Mental Health Service.

Under supervision of a Senior/Supervising Psychiatrist, you will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with security and clinical staff to ensure safe, compassionate care.