NaphCare - Santa Cruz, CA
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Santa Cruz, CA
1,001-5,000 employees
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
NaphCare is seeking dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners or Psychiatric Physician Assistants to join their team in Santa Cruz, CA. This role involves providing high-quality healthcare within correctional facilities, focusing on patient-centered care and mental health management. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and indirect basic medical care to meet the physiological, psychological, and emotional needs of the patient within the framework established by the correctional system.
- Obtain history and perform mental health examination to determine patient health status and communicate all findings.
- Respond to and initiate care for mental health emergencies throughout the facility.
- Schedule and perform laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
- Formulate a working diagnosis, develop and implement a treatment plan, and evaluate/modify therapeutic regimens to promote positive patient outcomes.
- Maintain overall mental health responsibility for the management of mental health/clinical issues of each patient, including those services provided by consultants and outside resources.
- Track and understand the healthcare activities undergone by each patient for whom NaphCare had responsibility.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner with Psychiatric certification in CA OR a Physician Assistant with a minimum of 1 year of relevant Psychiatric work experience.
- Current DEA registration.
- Valid CPR certification.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in correctional healthcare.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral bonuses
- On-site education
- Free Continuing Education
- Generous paid time off & paid holidays
