Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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-878-25
• 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.
Job Quick Facts:
• ID: BD-878-25
• 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.