PRN Behavioral Health NP/PA - Corrections

VITALCARE MEDICAL PRACTICE; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy at Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center in North Charleston, SC. This PRN role supports behavioral health services without managerial duties.

Ideal candidates hold SC APRN/PA licensure, have completed an accredited NP/PA program, and bring at least one year of behavioral health clinical nursing experience. Correctional experience is valued but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant licensed to practice in South Carolina.
• Graduate of an accredited NP/PA program.
• Must possess current licenses or certifications in this state.
• Minimum one year of clinical nursing practice in a behavioral health setting.
• Experience in Correctional settings desired but not required.
• Must demonstrate clinical competence and leadership abilities such as decision-making, problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy to behavioral health patients in a correctional setting.
• Participates in case conferences and treatment planning for behavioral health patients.
• Provides behavioral health evaluations, assessments, and follow-up care.
• Collaborates with behavioral health staff regarding patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Maintains credentials and participates in required trainings and meetings.

Skills

Clinical competence

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making

Problem solving

Education

NP/PA program graduate

SC APRN/PA license

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy at Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center in North Charleston, SC. This PRN role supports behavioral health services without managerial duties.

Ideal candidates hold SC APRN/PA licensure, have completed an accredited NP/PA program, and bring at least one year of behavioral health clinical nursing experience. Correctional experience is valued but not mandatory.