Psychiatric APRN / PA

VitalCore Health Strategies; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Canton, OH is looking to hire a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Stark County Jail. The role involves providing comprehensive psychiatric care, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with various professionals. Candidates must be licensed Nurse Practitioners with clinical experience in behavioral health, preferably in correctional settings. This position offers a mid-senior level role within a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of clinical nursing practice in a behavioral health setting, correctional experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate leadership abilities in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides consultations and assessments for patient management and stabilization of problems.
• Participates in case conferences and develops individualized treatment plans.
• Conducts behavioral health evaluations and follow-up care.
• Leads group sessions and maintains all required certifications.

Skills

Clinical competence

Decision-making

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Licensed Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Join the VitalCore Team in Ohio!! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit!

Full-Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Stark County Jail in Canton, OH

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER SCHEDULE

Full-Time

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER POSITION SUMMARY

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive psychiatric care to a diverse patient population. This role requires a compassionate, resilient, and highly skilled professional who can navigate unique challenges to deliver exceptional mental health support. They will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, psychologists, medical doctors, and correctional staff, to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that address the complex mental health needs of the patient population.

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides consultations and assessments to manage and stabilize emergent problems.
• Provides consultation and follow-up to behavioral health staff to ascertain the need for psychotropic medication.
• Reviews treatment plans for patients housed on behavioral health observation units and patients receiving medication.
• Participates in case conferences and treatment planning for patients receiving and being considered for behavioral health treatment.
• Provides behavioral health evaluations, assessments, and follow-up care.
• Participates in collaborative consultation with behavioral health staff regarding patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Participates in various treatment modalities as required by the behavioral health service.
• Participates in behavioral health and medical rounds as assigned.
• Assigns tasks to team members as needed.
• Conducts group sessions on behavioral health observation units including medication compliance groups.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervising Psychiatrist.
• Maintains all required credentials including CPR certification.
• Attends training and meetings as required.

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a licensed Nurse Practitioner in the State of employment.
• Must demonstrate clinical competence and leadership abilities such as decision-making, problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Minimum one year of clinical nursing practice in a behavioral health setting, correctional experience is preferred.

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care