Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Overview NaphCare is partnering with Everhealth to hire a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team of medical professionals in the Kilby Correctional Facility in Montgomery, AL. As a Correctional Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner , you will work under the supervision of a psychiatrist, alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals, to provide mental health assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans for the facility residents. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have a variety of duties to keep you engaged. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex mental health needs. Responsibilities: The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnosing mental health conditions to facility residents that protects the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Additional responsibilities may include and not be limited to: - Assessing, diagnosing and treating patients with psychiatric disorders - Medication management including prescribing, adjusting and d...