Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Department: Correctional

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Walton County

Compensation: $95.00 - $100.00 / hour

Description

We are looking for an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide services to the detention adult & juvenile patient population. Outpatient clinic is open from 7a-7p.



Standard shift:

• Day shift

• Corrections
• In-person
• Outpatient

Key Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning of patients in the medical unit, housing units, and/or via telepsychiatry to evaluate current/past mental health issues
• Responds to mental health emergencies throughout the facility
• Collaborates with the Mental Health Clinician regarding patient status and treatment
• Manages psychiatric medication for patients utilizing MedTrust formulary. When non-formulary medications are required, the psychiatric practitioner will follow established protocols for obtaining such medications
• Follows all County Policies and Procedures with regard to security and patient contacts
• Collaborates with HSA, Medical Director, and Medical NP regarding patients as needed
• Attends mandatory monthly staff meetings and annual trainings via phone or in person
• Attends quarterly MAC meetings and participates in quarterly P&T calls via phone or in person
• Follows all PREA guidelines and standards according to the County Sheriff’s office
• Follows chain of command at all times
• Treats staff, security, and patients with respect and professionalism at all times

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Requirements:

• Must have an ACTIVE, unrestricted APRN license in the state of Georgia with Mental Health Certification
• Must be willing to submit to a drug screen
• Must pass a background check and criminal history check
• Must have at least one year experience
• Correctional experience preferred
• Must have a valid DEA
• Must have prescribing authority in Wyoming