Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Corrections Care

VitalCore Health Strategies; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA

Life Insurance

Disability - Short/Long Term

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

EAP & Discounts

401K with Match

PTO

Annual Bonus

Dependent Care FSA

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies in Topeka, KS is hiring a Full-Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive psychiatric care to inmates at Shawnee County Jail. The role works with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans addressing complex mental health needs.

Candidates must be a licensed NP with at least one year in behavioral health, preferably with correctional health experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Nurse Practitioner in the state of employment.
• Minimum one year of clinical nursing practice in a behavioural health setting.
• Correctional health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides consultations and assessments to manage emergent problems.
• Collaborates with psychiatrists, psychologists, medical staff on treatment plans.
• Develops and implements individualized behavioral health treatment plans.
• Performs behavioral health evaluations and follow-up care.
• Participates in rounds and case conferences.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Psychiatric evaluation

Communication

Education

Nurse Practitioner license

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies in Topeka, KS is hiring a Full-Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive psychiatric care to inmates at Shawnee County Jail. The role works with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans addressing complex mental health needs.

Candidates must be a licensed NP with at least one year in behavioral health, preferably with correctional health experience.