PMHNP — Impactful Psychiatric Care in Corrections (FT Day)

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 114,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellpath is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for a full‑time Day shift in a corrections facility within the Mental Health department. You will provide comprehensive psychiatric care to incarcerated patients, including evaluations, treatment, and ongoing management.

The role requires a PMHNP board certification, an active PMHNP license, DEA and BLS, and at least 1 year of PMHNP experience. Corrections experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing or a Post‑Master’s PMHNP certificate.
• Minimum 1 year PMHNP experience.
• Corrections PMHNP experience preferred.
• Unrestricted current PMHNP license in the state of practice.
• Current PMHNP board certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, treatment, and follow‑up care with independent medical judgment.
• Monitor psychotropic medications, effectiveness, side effects, and required follow‑up.
• Collaborate with mental health, medical, and administrative teams to ensure consistent services.
• Complete timely clinical documentation and participate in meetings and on‑call coverage.
• Support crisis intervention, referrals, transfers, and involuntary treatment as allowed by scope of practice.

Skills

PMHNP

Psychiatric evaluation

Corrections experience

Education

MSN or Post‑Master PMHNP

Job description

Wellpath is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for a full‑time Day shift in a corrections facility within the Mental Health department. You will provide comprehensive psychiatric care to incarcerated patients, including evaluations, treatment, and ongoing management.

The role requires a PMHNP board certification, an active PMHNP license, DEA and BLS, and at least 1 year of PMHNP experience. Corrections experience is preferred.