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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Adelphi Staffing

#HIPAA #BLS #ACLS #PREA #Psychiatry #Psychotropic Medications #Inpatient Care #PMHNP #DEA #Telepsychiatry

Quick overview

The provider will conduct psychiatric evaluations and manage treatment plans for adult offenders in a correctional facility. Responsibilities include prescribing psychotropic medications and collaborating with an interdisciplinary clinical team.

Requirements summary

Requires an unrestricted North Carolina NP license with PMHNP certification, along with BLS, DEA, and ACLS certifications. Preference is given to candidates with at least one year of clinical experience in psychiatric or correctional settings.

postgraduate degreeprofessional certificatePatient MonitoringTreatment PlanningCrisis InterventionElectronic Medical RecordsInterdisciplinary CollaborationMental Health AssessmentPsychiatric EvaluationPsychotropic Medication Management

Job description

Adelphi is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide comprehensive psychiatric services to adult offenders in the custody of a correctional facility in North Carolina. Positions are available for telepsychiatry . The Provider will work as part of an interdisciplinary team delivering care in accordance with established policies, community standards of practice, and correctional mental health guidelines.

Job Quick Facts

ID: BD-878-43
Profession: APP'S (PMHNP)
Specialty: Psychiatry
Service
Setting: Inpatient
Coverage
Type: Clinical/On-site
Job
Type: Contract
Contract
Length: Ongoing
Start
Date: ASAP
Shift
Schedule: Full-time telepsych Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day

Requirements

Unrestricted North Carolina NP license with PMHNP certification.
BLS certification
DEA certification
ACLS certification
Minimum of one year post-licensure clinical experience in psychiatric or correctional settings preferred.
Familiarity with EMR systems (HERO preferred) and ability to function in a secure environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric evaluations, mental health assessments, and crisis interventions for incarcerated adults.
Diagnose mental illnesses and develop individualized treatment plans.
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in compliance with the facility's formulary.
Monitor patient response to treatment and modify plans as clinically appropriate.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation using the HERO electronic medical record system.
Collaborate with physicians, correctional nurses, psychologists, and other clinical personnel.
Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and attend scheduled team meetings.
Comply with all DAC regulations, HIPAA requirements, and PREA standards.
Support continuity of care and appropriate referrals for higher levels of psychiatric treatment as needed.