Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

CoreCivic; Georgia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive psychiatric services within a correctional facility. The NP will assess, diagnose, and treat incarcerated individuals, collaborating with a physician and multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care in a medical home model.

Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, developing treatment plans, prescribing medications under physician supervision, and providing psychotherapy as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Board-certified PMHNP with current license in the state where the facility is located.
• Experience in psychiatric care for underserved or incarcerated populations is preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic abilities for acute and chronic conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations for incarcerated individuals to diagnose conditions (DSM-5).
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and monitor pharmacotherapy.
• Provide brief psychotherapy and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Suicide risk assessment

Crisis intervention

Prescribe medications under physician

Education

Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job description

At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric services to incarcerated individuals within a correctional facility and with a collaborating physician. This includes assessing, diagnosing, and treating psychiatric disorders and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of quality healthcare services within a medical home model.

Psychiatric Assessment And Diagnosis

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments of incarcerated individuals to determine the presence and severity of mental health disorders.
• Diagnose and classify mental illnesses according to established diagnostic criteria (e.g., DSM-5).
• Assess and evaluate suicide risk, self-harm, and dangerous behaviors among incarcerated individuals.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and correctional staff to gather relevant information for accurate diagnoses.

Treatment Planning And Implementation

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for incarcerated individuals with psychiatric disorders.
• Prescribe appropriate psychiatric medications and monitor their effectiveness and side effects.
• Provide brief psychotherapy and counseling services to incarcerated individuals, using evidence‑based therapeutic modalities.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and ensure a holistic approach to treatment.
• Modify treatment plans as needed based on patients' progress and response to interventions.

Crisis Intervention And Emergency Services

• Respond to psychiatric emergencies within the correctional facility promptly and efficiently.
• Conduct crisis assessments, provide stabilization, and implement appropriate intervention strategies.
• Collaborate with correctional staff and healthcare team members to implement emergency response protocols.
• Determine the need for a higher level of psychiatric treatment when necessary.

Collaboration And Consultation

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including primary care physicians, psychologists, social workers, and nurses, to provide integrated care to incarcerated individuals.
• Consult with the interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment plans for incarcerated individuals with complex psychiatric needs.
• Provide expertise and guidance to correctional staff regarding mental health issues, crisis management, and suicide prevention.
• Participate in case conferences, treatment team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.

Documentation And Compliance

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date psychiatric records for each incarcerated individual, including assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines pertaining to correctional healthcare and patient confidentiality.
• Adhere to the correctional facility's policies and procedures related to documentation and record‑keeping.

Education And Training

• Stay updated with the latest advancements in psychiatric medicine, treatment modalities, and relevant research.
• Engage in continuous professional development and relevant educational activities.
• Provide training and education to correctional staff on mental health topics, crisis management, and de‑escalation techniques

Qualifications

• Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Current and unrestricted Nurse practitioner license in the state/jurisdiction where the correctional facility is located and DEA.
• Experience in providing psychiatric care or relevant experience in correctional or underserved populations is preferred.
• Strong assessment and diagnostic skills, with the ability to manage a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Proficiency in prescribing medications and therapies under physician supervision

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE – including Disability/Veteran