Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 118,928 - 132,139; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid life insurance

Tax-free Health Spending Accounts

Wellness program

Discounts for home and auto loans

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions is looking for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide psychiatric services to incarcerated patients in Centennial, Colorado. The position requires a Master in Nursing or equivalent, at least one year of experience, and relevant certifications. The role is part-time (20 hours/week) with a focus on delivering high-quality psychiatric services and collaboration with healthcare staff. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, tuition assistance, and a wellness program.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a PMHNP required.
• Corrections experience in a PMHNP role preferred.
• Unrestricted current license to practice as a PMHNP in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, treatment, and follow-up care.
• Monitor and manage psychotropic medications.
• Collaborate with mental health, medical, and administrative teams.
• Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation.
• Support crisis intervention and emergency treatment processes.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluations

Medication management

Crisis intervention

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

We're on a path to better healthcare. Join us.

Compensation: $86.33 - $95.92 / hour

Department: Mental Health

You Matter

Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved.

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work‑life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial well‑being.

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

How You Make a Difference

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides a full range of psychiatric services to incarcerated patients in accordance with state scope of practice, collaborative protocols, and established policies. This role delivers direct psychiatric care while also providing clinical consultation to mental health and healthcare staff. The position works within state guidelines to support consistent, high‑quality psychiatric services across the facility. Clinical consultation and supervision are sought as required under applicable collaborative practice requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, treatment, and follow‑up care while exercising independent medical judgment.
• Monitor and manage psychotropic medications, including effectiveness, side effects, and required follow‑up.
• Collaborate with mental health, medical, and administrative teams to ensure consistent psychiatric and mental health services.
• Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation and participate in required meetings, consultations, and on‑call coverage.
• Support crisis intervention, referrals, transfers, and emergency or involuntary treatment processes as allowed by scope of practice.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Master in Science of Nursing or Post‑Master’s Certificate from an accredited nurse practitioner program with a specialty in psychiatric mental health across the lifespan.

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a PMHNP required, or may be waived if approved by the Vice President of Advanced Practice Program.
• Corrections experience in a PMHNP role preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Unrestricted current license to practice as a PMHNP in the state of practice.
• Current board certification as a PMHNP.
• Current DEA Registration (unless Chief Psychiatric Officer determines it as optional).
• Current BLS certification.

Additional Details

Part‑time: 20 hours/week. Deadline to apply: May 31, 2026. Application deadline may be extended contingent upon applicants' volume.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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