Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP

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MEDIKO: Mission driven & committed to delivering high-quality medical care to the communities we serve.

Our dedicated Healthcare Professionals find meaning, support and new opportunities to learn and grow their skills every day. It’s what sets us apart from other healthcare industries and drives our success in the correctional healthcare space.

Whether you are just graduating from nursing school or bringing years of experience to your new position at MEDIKO, you will benefit from our competitive compensation, commitment to safety and exposure to the diverse healthcare needs of the clients we serve.

If you’re ready to take on a role that will enrich your career and make a real impact to your community, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY to get the conversation started!

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care to incarcerated individuals, including mental health assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and psychotropic medication management. Working within a correctional healthcare setting, the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) collaborates with an interdisciplinary care team to ensure comprehensive mental health treatment and continuity of care. This role plays a critical part in addressing the unique mental health needs of the incarcerated population while ensuring compliance with facility protocols, legal regulations, and ethical standards.

This position is 10 hours per week total; 5 Hours on Tuesday and 5 Hours on Thursday. All hours must be on-site.

How YOU can Make an Impact:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, evaluations, and risk screenings to diagnose mental health conditions and determine appropriate levels of care.

• Develop, implement, and manage individualized treatment plans for patients with mental health and co-occurring disorders.

• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with evidence-based guidelines, clinical protocols, and collaborative care practices.

• Monitor patient response to psychiatric medications and adjust treatment regimens as clinically indicated.

• Provide crisis intervention and support for patients experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms, including suicidal ideation or self-injurious behaviors.

• Collaborate closely with behavioral health staff, medical providers, and custody to support integrated care and ensure safety, continuity, and quality of services.

• Participate in mental health multidisciplinary team meetings, treatment planning conferences, and case reviews.

• Document all patient encounters, assessments, treatments, and progress notes accurately and timely in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) per regulatory and facility standards.

• Maintain strict adherence to confidentiality requirements, HIPAA regulations, and ethical principles in psychiatric care.

• Educate patients on their mental health diagnoses, treatment options, and medication adherence; promote patient engagement in their own care.

• Support professional development of nursing and mental health staff by providing consultation, mentorship, and clinical guidance on psychiatric conditions and care approaches.

• Provide on-call psychiatric coverage as assigned to meet facility and patient care needs, including after-hours support when necessary.

• Promote a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and culturally competent approach to mental health care.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to psychiatric care, mental health documentation, and outcomes monitoring.

• Maintain professional licensure and certifications and participate in continuing education to remain current in psychiatric and correctional healthcare practices.

• Follow all facility policies regarding safety, infection control, security, and emergency response.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What we Ask of YOU:

• A valid and unrestricted state license as APRN, ARNP, CNP, CNS or equivalent.

• Completion of an accredited, post-graduate clinical program that prepared you for Advanced Nursing as a PMHNP.

• Hold, or be willing to obtain, DEA registration and any additional state Controlled Substance credential necessary for this role.

• Skilled in psychiatric assessments, medication management, crisis intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Active CPR/BLS certification required prior to start date (American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines).

• Working knowledge of HIPAA, mental health standards of care, and applicable federal and state behavioral health regulations.

• Document promptly and properly using Electronic Medical Records (EMRs).

Joining MEDIKO comes with perks to support you in your personal and professional journey:

• Competitive Pay and MVP Bonus Program

• Wellness program

• Employer-paid Life Insurance Policy/AD&D, Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability coverage

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Referral Bonuses

• Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Plan

• Free Continuing Education

• Access to Perks and Discounts at nationally recognized attractions, service providers, and retailers

EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.