Mental Health Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psych NP)- Clayton County Jail

$110,000 - $140,000/Yr

Unclassified - Jonesboro, GA

Full-time

Jonesboro, GA

About the position

The Mental Health Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psych NP) within the corrections industry is responsible for providing comprehensive mental health care to incarcerated individuals. This role involves the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders, along with the development and implementation of individualized care plans. The Psych NP will conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, including psychiatric evaluations, to diagnose mental health disorders in incarcerated individuals. They will develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessments, evidence-based practices, and patient needs. In addition to treatment planning, the Psych NP will prescribe, adjust, and monitor psychotropic medications, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to treatment protocols. They will provide crisis intervention and management for individuals experiencing acute psychiatric episodes and collaborate with other healthcare providers, correctional staff, and external agencies to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity of care. Education is also a key component of this role, as the Psych NP will educate patients on mental health conditions, treatment options, and medication management. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date medical records, including progress notes, treatment plans, and medication logs, is essential. The Psych NP will participate in case conferences, staff meetings, and training sessions as required, adhering to all state and federal regulations, as well as facility policies and procedures related to mental health care in a correctional setting. Additionally, they will provide consultation and support to correctional staff regarding mental health issues and the management of mentally ill inmates, engaging in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the delivery of mental health services within the facility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, including psychiatric evaluations, to diagnose mental health disorders in incarcerated individuals.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessments, evidence-based practices, and patient needs.
• Prescribe, adjust, and monitor psychotropic medications, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to treatment protocols.
• Provide crisis intervention and management for individuals experiencing acute psychiatric episodes.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers, correctional staff, and external agencies to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity of care.
• Educate patients on mental health conditions, treatment options, and medication management.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including progress notes, treatment plans, and medication logs.
• Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, and training sessions as required.
• Adhere to all state and federal regulations, as well as facility policies and procedures related to mental health care in a correctional setting.
• Provide consultation and support to correctional staff regarding mental health issues and the management of mentally ill inmates.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the delivery of mental health services within the facility.

Requirements

• Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited institution, with a specialization in Psychiatric-Mental Health.
• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in [State].
• Board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a Psych NP, preferably in a correctional, forensic, or community mental health setting.
• Strong clinical skills in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a challenging and secure environment.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards related to mental health care in correctional settings.