Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Centurion Health; Smithfield Township (Bradford County); On-site; USD 96,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance provided

Per diem position

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a per diem Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide mental health services across Central Region sites in Pennsylvania correctional facilities. The role requires PMHNP certification and an active PA CRNP license with DEA, plus at least one year of prescribing experience.

The position involves 1–3 days per week coverage, with malpractice insurance provided. Interested applicants should contact the Physician Recruiter for more information.

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania CRNP license (unrestricted).
• DEA registration required.
• Completion of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program.
• Minimum 1 year prescribing experience.
• Security clearance process required by PA Department of Corrections.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health/psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a correctional setting.
• Work under the clinical direction of a psychiatrist.

Job description

Centurion is proud to be the provider of mental health services to the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a per diem Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team providing coverage to sites in our Central Region that include SCI-Benner Township, SCI-Houtzdale, SCI-Huntingdon, and SCI-Smithfield. This position is for 1-3 days per week.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.ANCC or AANP Psychiatric Certified Nurse Practitioner with active, unrestricted Pennsylvania CRNP medical license & DEA.Completion of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner ProgramAt least 1 year of prescribing experience requiredAll qualified applicants are required to successfully complete a security clearance process as required by the Pennsylvania Department of CorrectionsWe offer excellent compensation and provide malpractice insurance for our per diem team members.For more information, please contact Physician Recruiter, Jesse Krasley at [e-mail] or call 484-255-0477. indmhm