Nurse Practitioner - Correctional Psychiatry

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CoreCivic is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Correctional Psychiatry for a job in California City, California.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: Psychiatry
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• Discipline: Nurse Practitioner
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• Duration: Ongoing
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• Employment Type: Staff
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Compensation: $160,000 - $175,000

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Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(K), PTO, holidays, five CME days, $500 CME allowance, malpractice coverage and bonus opportunity

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At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner  who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

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The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric services to incarcerated individuals within a correctional facility and with a collaborating physician. This includes assessing, diagnosing, and treating psychiatric disorders and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of quality healthcare services within a medical home model.

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The successful applicant should be able to perform all of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements:

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Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnosis:

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•     Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments of incarcerated individuals to determine the presence and severity of mental health disorders.
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•      Diagnose and classify mental illnesses according to established diagnostic criteria (e.g., DSM-5).
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•     Assess and evaluate suicide risk, self-harm, and dangerous behaviors among incarcerated individuals.
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•      Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and correctional staff to gather relevant information for accurate diagnoses.
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Treatment Planning and Implementation:

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•     Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for incarcerated individuals with psychiatric disorders.
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•     Prescribe appropriate psychiatric medications and monitor their effectiveness and side effects.
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•      Provide brief psychotherapy and counseling services to incarcerated individuals, using evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
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•     Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and ensure a holistic approach to treatment.
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•     Modify treatment plans as needed based on patients' progress and response to interventions.
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Crisis Intervention and Emergency Services:

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•    Respond to psychiatric emergencies within the correctional facility promptly and efficiently.
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•     Conduct crisis assessments, provide stabilization, and implement appropriate intervention strategies.
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•     Collaborate with correctional staff and healthcare team members to implement emergency response protocols.
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•    Determine the need for a higher level of psychiatric treatment when necessary.
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Collaboration and Consultation:

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•      Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including primary care physicians, psychologists, social workers, and nurses, to provide integrated care to incarcerated individuals.
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•     Consult with the interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment plans for incarcerated individuals with complex psychiatric needs.
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•     Provide expertise and guidance to correctional staff regarding mental health issues, crisis management, and suicide prevention.
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•     Participate in case conferences, treatment team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
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Documentation and Compliance:

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•     Maintain accurate and up-to-date psychiatric records for each incarcerated individual, including assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and progress notes.
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•     Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines pertaining to correctional healthcare and patient confidentiality.
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•      Adhere to the correctional facility's policies and procedures related to documentation and record-keeping.
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Education and Training:

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•     Stay updated with the latest advancements in psychiatric medicine, treatment modalities, and relevant research.
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•      Engage in continuous professional development and relevant educational activities.
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•    Provide training and education to correctional staff on mental health topics, crisis management, and de-escalation techniques
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Qualifications: 

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• Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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• Current and unrestricted Nurse practitioner license in the state/jurisdiction where the correctional facility is located and DEA.
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• Experience in providing psychiatric care or relevant experience in correctional or underserved populations is preferred.
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• Strong assessment and diagnostic skills, with the ability to manage a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
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• Proficiency in prescribing medications and therapies under physician supervision
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CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE – including Disability/Veteran

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CoreCivic Job ID #req33470. Posted job title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Urgent Care Correctional

About CoreCivic\n Benefits\n

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• Holiday Pay
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• 401k retirement plan
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• Medical benefits
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• Dental benefits
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• Vision benefits
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• Life insurance
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