Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner — Corrections Care

MEDIKO; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MEDIKO is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) to deliver high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care to incarcerated individuals in Longview, Washington. The PNP will be responsible for mental health assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and psychotropic medication management.

This critical role involves working within a correctional healthcare setting, collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team to address the unique mental health needs of the incarcerated population while ensuring compliance with facility protocols and legal standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health assessment and diagnosis.
• Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of legal regulations in correctional healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based psychiatric care to incarcerated individuals.
• Conduct mental health assessments and diagnosis.
• Develop treatment plans and manage psychotropic medications.

Education

Master's degree in psychiatric nursing

Nurse Practitioner certification

Job description

MEDIKO is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) to deliver high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care to incarcerated individuals in Longview, Washington. The PNP will be responsible for mental health assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and psychotropic medication management.

This critical role involves working within a correctional healthcare setting, collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team to address the unique mental health needs of the incarcerated population while ensuring compliance with facility protocols and legal standards.