Correctional Advanced Practice Nurse / Psychiatric / Mental Health 20089599
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About the role
THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION WORKING 32 HOURS PER WEEK.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct psychiatric/mental health care, which may be done in person or via videoconferencing at any institution as the need arises (e.g., conducts mental health and psychopharmacological assessments, formulates mental health diagnoses and provides psychotropic medication management consistent with formulary, orders lab tests, may include care for offenders in crisis)
- Performs mental health evaluations of offenders for purposes of formulating diagnoses and determining whether psychotropic medication is indicated for treatment of condition
- Synthesizes and prescribes medication as needed
- Orders, interprets and analyzes laboratory reports and findings
- Collaborates with medical services staff to ensure integrated care
- Documents all clinical encounters and medication management appointments in the health record in accordance with DRC policy and protocols
- Participates in treatment planning, treatment team meetings pertaining to his/her caseload inmates
- Provides psychiatric/mental health care services to offenders incarcerated in correctional institutions
- Provides clinical supervision and consultation for registered nurses and other mental health staff on issues pertaining to psychotropic medication management and other clinical issues
- Receives clinical supervision from collaborating physician on a regular basis
- Participates as a member of behavioral health staff in development of overall goals, objectives, standards, policies and guidelines for assigned mental health programs
- Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities
- Maintains clinical competency
Requirements
- Valid license as Registered Nurse
- Completion of advanced level practice nurse program for Clinical Nurse Specialist or Certified Nurse Practitioner in psychiatric/mental health specialty
- Certified by Ohio Board of Nursing for advanced practice with valid certificate of authority & certificate to prescribe in accordance with ORC 4723.
Qualifications
- Nursing
- Behavioral Health
- Corrections - Mental Health
- Medical Charting
- Medication Management
- Listening
- Decision Making
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Written Communication
Skills
- Medical Charting
- Medication Management
- Behavioral Health
- Corrections - Mental Health
- Nursing
Benefits
N/A
Pay
$57.53
Schedule
Part-time
Benefits
N/A
Agency Contact Name and Information
Michele.Addison@drc.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Jul 25, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Northeast Reintegration Center
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Cuyahoga County-Cleveland
Organization
Rehabilitation & Correction - Northeast Re-Integration Center
Agency Contact Information
Michele.Addison@drc.ohio.gov
Technical Skills
- Medical Charting
- Medication Management
- Behavioral Health
- Corrections - Mental Health
- Nursing
Professional Skills
- Decision Making
- Listening
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Written Communication
Agency Overview
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.