Psychiatric PA/NP

Wexford Health Sources; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Continuing education options

Flexible pay options

Tuition discounts

Staff discounts

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our Criminal Justice Center in Memphis, TN.

This 24-hour-per-week role provides comprehensive psychiatric care within a multidisciplinary behavioral health team, including diagnosis, medication management, education, and continuity of care. You'll collaborate with medical, nursing and mental health staff, perform evaluations, documentation in the EMR, participate in rounds and staff education, and

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited NP or PA program.
• Active unrestricted NP/PA license in state of practice.
• Psychiatric NP or PA certification required.
• Active DEA license required.
• Active CPR certification required.
• Correctional healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of psychiatric conditions.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications; monitor response.
• Order tests and interpret labs as needed for care.
• Educate patients on mental health, medications, wellness.
• Develop individualized treatment plans; ensure continuity of care.
• Document clinical activity in the EMR using SOAP format.
• Provide consultation to mental health and nursing staff.
• Perform psychiatric evaluations and participate in rounds.
• Participate in staff education and in-service trainings.
• Support crisis response efforts and guide care interventions.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Psychiatric diagnosis

Medication management

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Graduate from an accredited NP or PA program

Job description

POSITION: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

SCHEDULE: 24 Hours Per Week

FACILITY: Criminal Justice Center

LOCATION: Memphis, TN

Are you ready for an advanced mental health role where your clinical judgement drives real outcomes and your compassion reaches those who need it most?

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional healthcare providers, delivering psychiatric and behavioral health services to justice-involved individuals for over 30 years. Many of our patients are receiving their first experience with quality mental health care-and it starts with you.

Position Summary

As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant at our facility, you'll provide comprehensive psychiatric care and serve as a vital member of the behavioral health team. Collaborating with medical, nursing, and mental health staff, your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions
• Prescribing and managing psychotropic medications and monitoring therapeutic response
• Ordering diagnostic tests and interpreting lab results as needed for ongoing treatment
• Providing education and counseling to patients on mental health, medications, and wellness
• Developing individualized treatment plans and ensuring continuity of care
• Documenting all clinical activity using the SOAP format in the EMR system
• Providing consultation and support to mental health and nursing personnel
• Performing psychiatric evaluations, mental status exams, and participating in facility rounds
• Participating in staff education, orientation, and in-service mental health training
• Supporting crisis response efforts and guiding care interventions as clinically indicated

You'll do more than treat mental illness. You'll provide structure, clarity, and compassionate care that supports long-term recovery.

Why Work with Wexford Health?

• Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Continuing education options
• Flexible pay options including Wisely Card and PayPal
• Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
• Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!

What You’ll Need

• Graduate from an accredited NP or PA program.
• Active unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in state of practice.
• Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Physician Assistant certification required.
• Active applicable Controlled Substance Registration/License/Certification in state of practice.
• Active DEA license required.
• Active CPR certification required.
• Experience in psychiatric diagnosis and medication management (Correctional experience preferred).
• Strong clinical judgement, emotional resilience, and a patient-focused mindset.

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