Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

NaphCare, Inc.; Union Springs (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K with company contribution

Tuition Assistance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for the Bullock Correctional Facility in Union Springs, Alabama. In this role, you will conduct mental health assessments, manage medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care for patients. Candidates must hold relevant certifications and licenses. The position offers opportunities for career advancement and includes competitive salaries and generous employee benefits such as health insurance starting day one.

Qualifications

• Board certification in PMHNP required.
• Experience with mental health and substance use disorders preferred.
• Strong computer skills and ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with psychiatric disorders.
• Manage medications including prescribing and adjusting as needed.
• Maintain comprehensive patient records and documentation.
• Participate in educational training related to mental health care.

Skills

Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Strong communication skills

Experience with underserved populations

Strong assessment and diagnostic skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in Alabama

A current DEA registration in State

Active BLS/CPR Certification

Job description

Overview

NaphCare is hiring a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team of medical professionals in the Bullock Correctional Facility in Union Springs, AL. Existing YesCare employees working at the Alabama DOC Facilities do not need to apply. You will be contacted directly by a NaphCare representative. As a Correctional Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you will work under the supervision of a psychiatrist, alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals, to provide mental health assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans for the facility residents. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have a variety of duties to keep you engaged. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex mental health needs.

Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnosing mental health conditions to facility residents that protects the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Additional responsibilities may include and not be limited to:

• Assessing, diagnosing and treating patients with psychiatric disorders
• Medication management including prescribing, adjusting and discontinuing medication as needed
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records, including assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes
• Responding to psychiatric emergencies, providing immediate interventions and safety protocols within the facility
• Coordinate, lead and participate in educational training activities related to mental health care
• Ensuring compliance with State and Federal mandates and regulations, including court mandates and standards
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including correctional staff, psychologists, social workers and other medical professionals to develop and implement treatment plans and ensuring staff are responsive to patients’ needs

Qualifications

• Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in Alabama
• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in Alabama
• A current DEA registration in State
• Must possess an active BLS/CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
• Experience with underserved and marginalized populations, including those with mental health and substance use disorders
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse individuals, including other medical professionals and correctional staff
• Must possess strong written communication and verbal skills and have strong computer skills
• Strong assessment and diagnostic skills
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening

Physical Capabilities

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

Benefits for Full‑Time Employees

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran.