Part-Time Psychiatric NP: Reentry Mental Health Impact

The-Geo-Group,-Inc.; Moore Haven (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Group is seeking a licensed Psychiatric APRN to evaluate and treat inmates, detainees, or residents with behavioral health disorders. The role includes supervising nursing staff and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based mental healthcare.

Responsibilities include medication management, suicide risk assessment, referrals for psychotherapy or inpatient care, and ensuring thorough documentation in the patient’s electronic health records.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral Degree from accredited Nursing Program.
• Unrestricted APRN-PMH license in the state of facility.
• ANCC or ANA certification as APRN-PMH.
• Two years of clinical experience as a psychiatric provider.
• Valid DEA number and unrestricted DEA license.
• Proficient with computers and EHR documentation.
• Able to pass background check.
• Complete credentialing prior to treating patients.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients referred for assessment due to behavioral health symptoms.
• Provide medication management for psychiatric patients.
• Refer patients for psychotherapy, counseling or inpatient care as needed.
• Complete suicide risk assessments as appropriate.
• Provide emergency psychiatric care as required.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and treatment team for patient care.
• Review and adjust maintenance medications as per policy.
• Document all services in the patient’s medical file.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluation

Medication management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Nursing

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

GEO Group is seeking a licensed Psychiatric APRN to evaluate and treat inmates, detainees, or residents with behavioral health disorders. The role includes supervising nursing staff and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based mental healthcare.

Responsibilities include medication management, suicide risk assessment, referrals for psychotherapy or inpatient care, and ensuring thorough documentation in the patient’s electronic health records.