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-878-43

• 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.