Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner — Inmate Mental Health Lead

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions in Texas is seeking a Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric to evaluate and treat inmates with behavioral health disorders. The role supervises nursing staff and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to deliver mental health services.

Responsibilities include psychiatric assessment, medication management, referrals for psychotherapy, suicide risk assessment, and coordination of care within the facility.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral Degree from accredited Nursing Program.
• Unrestricted license to practice as an APRN-PMH in the state of facility.
• ANCC or ANA certification as an APRN-PMH.
• Two years of clinical experience as a psychiatric provider preferred.
• Must have a valid DEA number and unrestricted DEA license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients referred for assessment due to behavioral health symptoms.
• Provides medication management for psychiatric interventions.
• Refers patients for psychotherapy or inpatient care as needed.
• Performs suicide risk assessments and provides emergency psychiatric care when required.
• Collaborates with psychiatrists and treatment team; maintains documentation in EHR.
• Coordinates follow-up and staff education as requested.

Education

Master's or Doctoral Degree from accredited Nursing Program

Job description

GEO Corrections & Detentions in Texas is seeking a Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric to evaluate and treat inmates with behavioral health disorders. The role supervises nursing staff and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to deliver mental health services.

Responsibilities include psychiatric assessment, medication management, referrals for psychotherapy, suicide risk assessment, and coordination of care within the facility.