Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (83919)

Paycom; Live Oak (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education benefits

Job summary

Centurion Health seeks a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join the team at Suwannee Correctional Institution in Live Oak, FL. You will conduct psychiatric assessments, diagnose and treat patients under the direction of a psychiatrist, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a correctional setting.

The role offers a day shift, Monday–Friday, with no nights or on-call. NHSC loan repayment opportunities and a broad benefits package are available; prior correctional

Qualifications

• Active Florida APRN-PMH license.
• DEA registration required.
• CAQ in Psychiatry preferred for PMHNP role.
• Prior correctional mental health experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health/psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment under psychiatrist direction.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive mental health services in a correctional setting.
• Manage inpatient, outpatient and close management care as part of a cohesive team.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and safety protocols.

Skills

Florida PMHNP license

DEA registration

CAQ in Psychiatry

Background check clearance

Education

Graduate degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: FL, Live Oak - Suwannee Correctional Institution Annex - Live Oak, FL 32060

Position Type: Full-Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Psychiatrist & Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

EXPANDING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES throughout FLORIDA

About the Role

Centurion Health in Florida is proud to be the provider of mental health services to the Florida Department of Corrections. We are seeking a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Suwannée Correctional Institution located in Live Oak, Florida, 15 miles southeast of Lake City, 65 miles northwest of Gainesville and 85 miles west of Jacksonville, Florida.

Live Oak, Florida offers a small-town North Florida lifestyle with relatively affordable housing and unusually good access to springs, rivers, and outdoor recreation. Live Oak sits near I-10, making it reasonably positioned for trips toward Jacksonville, Tallahassee and other North Florida destinations.

Many of our locations qualify for National Health Services Corp loan repayment.

Suwannee Correctional Center has a score of 12.

To learn more about this loan repayment program, please visit: https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/

Acute underserved population in need of critical psychiatric services. Cohesive patient-oriented team for the betterment of the patients. All levels of care inpatient, outpatient, and close management. Make a difference to the patients who most need psychiatric services.

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

• ANCC or ANA certification as an APRN-PMH or NCCPA Physician Assistants with CAQ in Psychiatry of qualifications
• Active unrestricted Florida APRN-PMH or PA - CAQ license
• Active unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration certificate
• Must possess 6+ months of full-time onsite PMHNP experience
• Prior correctional mental health is highly desired
• Prior locked/inpatient unit experience is highly desired
• Able and willing to pass a comprehensive background investigation
• Work legally in the United States without sponsorship

Available Shift

Monday-Friday Day Shift

No nights, holidays, weekends or on-call

Benefits

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

Advantages of Working in Correctional Healthcare

• Ability to spend time with your patients. No more cancellations or “no shows”
• Salary is consistent and is not based on patient volume
• 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
• Providers are not required to sign employment contracts or non-compete agreements

About Centurion Health

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.