Psychiatric NP - Behavioral Health in Corrections

VitalCore Health Strategies; Eden (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Vision

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program and Discc

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies in Mississippi seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to deliver psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy for behavioral health patients, coordinating care with primary care physicians and other specialists.

The role requires an active APRN license in the state, with strong skills in assessment, treatment planning, and collaborative care. Experience in correctional health is preferred; excellent benefits accompany this full-time position.

Qualifications

• APRN licensed to practice in the state.
• Minimum one year of clinical nursing practice in behavioral health.
• Correctional health setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy to behavioral health patients.
• Screening, diagnosing, and coordinating care with other health professionals.
• Provides consultations and follow-ups to stabilize emergent problems.
• Reviews treatment plans for patients on behavioral health units and those on medication.
• Participates in case conferences and treatment planning for behavioral health care.
• Conducts behavioral health evaluations, assessments, and follow-up care.
• Collaborates with staff regarding diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Participates in various treatment modalities as required by service.
• Contributes to behavioral health and medical rounds as assigned.
• Assigns tasks to team members and conducts group sessions on observation units.
• Performs duties as assigned by Supervising Psychiatrist and maintains credentials.

Skills

Clinical competence

Leadership

Decision making

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

APRN license

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies in Mississippi seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to deliver psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy for behavioral health patients, coordinating care with primary care physicians and other specialists.

The role requires an active APRN license in the state, with strong skills in assessment, treatment planning, and collaborative care. Experience in correctional health is preferred; excellent benefits accompany this full-time position.