Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner — Corrections Care Leader

Wellpath; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Join a mission-driven organization

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions is looking for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Kansas City, USA. This role involves providing comprehensive psychiatric services to incarcerated patients, ensuring quality mental health care in accordance with established practices. Key responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, managing medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Nursing with PMHNP specialty and have at least one year of experience, preferably in corrections. Join a mission-driven team that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Master in Science of Nursing or relevant certification required.
• Minimum one year of experience as a PMHNP preferred.
• Unrestricted current license to practice as a PMHNP.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, treatment, and follow-up care.
• Monitor and manage psychotropic medications.
• Collaborate with mental health and medical teams for care.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluations

Medication management

Clinical documentation

Crisis intervention

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Education

Master in Science of Nursing or Post-Master’s Certificate

Tools

Clinical documentation systems

Job description

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions is looking for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Kansas City, USA. This role involves providing comprehensive psychiatric services to incarcerated patients, ensuring quality mental health care in accordance with established practices. Key responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, managing medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Nursing with PMHNP specialty and have at least one year of experience, preferably in corrections. Join a mission-driven team that values diversity and inclusion.