Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - River (84577)

Centurion Health; Canton (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability and

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education benefits

Much more...

Job summary

Centurion Health in Canton, Illinois, seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for Illinois River Correctional Center on the day shift. This full-time position (30 hours/week) focuses on psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and treatment under a psychiatrist's direction within a correctional setting.

The role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive mental health services to incarcerated patients. IL APRN license and DEA are required, plus 12 months of Psych NP experience.

Qualifications

• 12 months of prior full-time Psych NP experience.
• Active, unrestricted IL APRN license.
• Active, unrestricted DEA license.
• Must pass background screening and credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health/psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment under the direction of a psychiatrist.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver mental health services in a correctional setting.

Education

Active IL APRN license

Active, unrestricted DEA

12 months Psych NP experience

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Illinois River Correctional Center - Canton, IL 61520, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: Professional Degree, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Medical Physician & Advanced Practice Provider, Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

We are currently seeking a full-time (30 hours/week) Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Illinois River Correctional Facility located in Canton, Illinois.

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides mental health/psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients under the clinical direction of a psychiatrist and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team in providing mental health services to patients in a correctional setting.

Qualifications:

• 12 months of prior full-time Psych NP is experience required
• Active, unrestricted IL APRN license
• Active, unrestricted DEA
• Must be able to pass background screening and credentialing

Shift

Day Shift

No nights, holidays or weekends

We offer comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:

• Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Continuing Education benefits
• Much more...

Advantages of Working in Correctional Healthcare:

• Freedom from complex, restrictive managed care policies and reimbursement hassles
• Time to initiate change, track progress and conduct better follow-up
• Ability to work with a clinically rich and diverse patient population

About Us

Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.