Psychiatric NP: Inmate Mental Health Leader

The GEO Group, Inc.; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Dental Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Pet Insurance

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric to evaluate and treat inmates, detainees, or residents with psychiatric or behavioral health disorders. You will supervise nursing staff and work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality mental healthcare.

Responsibilities include medication management, referrals to psychotherapy or inpatient care, suicide risk assessments, and coordination with psychiatrists. Credentialing and DEA requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Unrestricted APRN-PMH license in the state where the facility is located.
• ANCC or ANA certification as APRN-PMH.
• Two years of clinical experience as a psychiatric provider preferred.
• DEA number and unrestricted DEA license; credentialing required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates inmates, detainees, or residents with psychiatric or behavioral health disorders.
• Provides medication management for psychiatric interventions.
• Refers patients to psychotherapy or inpatient care as needed.
• Collaborates with psychiatrists and treatment team; conducts suicide risk assessments.
• Prepares follow-up plans and documents services in medical records.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Electronic health records

Background check clearance

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing

Unrestricted APRN-PMH license in facility state

ANCC or ANA APRN-PMH certification

Valid DEA number and license

Tools

DEA license management

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric to evaluate and treat inmates, detainees, or residents with psychiatric or behavioral health disorders. You will supervise nursing staff and work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality mental healthcare.

Responsibilities include medication management, referrals to psychotherapy or inpatient care, suicide risk assessments, and coordination with psychiatrists. Credentialing and DEA requirements apply.