Psychiatry Physician

Coverage Needed

• Start Date: 04/20/2026
• End Date: 10/24/2026
• Schedule: 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week

Clinical Details

• Under the direction of a Psychiatrist, provide psychiatric nursing and mental health care for inmates/residents
• Diagnose and treat mental health and emotional disorders
• Offer individual and group therapy
• Prescribe and monitor medications
• Maintain detailed records of patient visits and progress
• Assist in developing individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals
• Provide crisis intervention when needed
• Call: Accept on-call status

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing, with a specialty in Psychiatric Nursing
• Valid state licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
• Current board certification as a PMHNP by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners or the American Nurse Credentialing Center
• Active, unrestricted DEA or eligible to obtain
• Knowledge of mental health and emotional disorders
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of correctional custody methods and techniques
• US Citizenship required for ICE clearance
• Must be at least board eligible to qualify for privileges
• English proficiency: Speak, Read, Write
• Preferred: A minimum of one year of experience in a clinical setting
• Preferred: A valid driver's license