Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

NaphCare, Inc.; Washington, Spokane (District of Columbia, WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NaphCare is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join their team in Spokane County Jail. This role involves providing mental health assessments and treatment in a secure environment, collaborating with medical professionals to support diverse patient needs. The position offers competitive salaries and benefits, along with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Health, dental & vision insurance

401K and Roth with company contribution

Tuition Assistance

Referral bonuses

Generous paid time off

Free continuing education and CMEs

Qualifications

• Experience with underserved populations and mental health disorders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and treatment plans.
• Medication management including prescribing and adjusting medications.
• Respond to psychiatric emergencies and maintain patient records.

Skills

Communication

Assessment and Diagnostic Skills

Integrity

Education

Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Current Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license

Current DEA registration

Job description

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Location

US-WA-Spokane

ID

2025-21932

Category

Mental Health

Position Type

Full-Time

Overview

NaphCare is partnering with Everhealth to hire a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team of medical professionals in the Spokane County Jail in Spokane, WA

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

Education / Licenses / Certifications

• Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)in WA
• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in WA
• A current DEA registration in WA
• Have a valid CPR card

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications / Skills

• 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.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• 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

NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.

If you want a career where you can truly make a difference, apply now! If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, please first apply directly to the position then send your resume to [e-mail] and I'll be in touch.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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