Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

1w1 week ago

Naphcare, Inc.

Montgomery, US · Full-time · $120,000 – $160,000

About this role

NaphCare is hiring a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join the team at Kilby Correctional Facility in Montgomery, AL. Work under psychiatrist supervision alongside correctional officers and medical professionals. Provide mental health assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans for residents with complex needs.

In this controlled environment where security is top priority, assess, diagnose, and treat psychiatric disorders. Manage medications by prescribing, adjusting, or discontinuing as needed. Maintain accurate patient records including assessments, plans, and progress notes.

Respond to psychiatric emergencies with immediate interventions and safety protocols. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams like psychologists, social workers, and correctional staff. Coordinate educational training activities related to mental health care.

Ensure compliance with state, federal, and court mandates. Make a difference for this diverse population of underserved patients. Join a growing provider of correctional healthcare services.

Requirements

Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in AL
Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in AL
Current DEA registration in state
Active BLS/CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
Experience with underserved and marginalized populations, including those with mental health and substance use disorders
Strong assessment and diagnostic skills
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
Must pass facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with psychiatric disorders
Provide medication management including prescribing, adjusting, and discontinuing medication as needed
Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records, including assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes
Respond to psychiatric emergencies, providing immediate interventions and safety protocols
Coordinate, lead, and participate in educational training activities related to mental health care
Ensure compliance with state, federal mandates, regulations, and court standards
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including correctional staff, psychologists, social workers, and medical professionals to develop treatment plans

Benefits

Work in a unique correctional environment with diverse patient population
Join one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities
Opportunity in growing correctional healthcare field