Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

About the role

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) at MEDIKO provides high-quality psychiatric care to incarcerated individuals, collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team to ensure comprehensive mental health treatment and continuity of care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and risk screenings to diagnose mental health conditions and determine appropriate care.
• Develop, implement, and manage individualized treatment plans for patients with mental health and co-occurring disorders.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with evidence-based guidelines, clinical protocols, and collaborative care practices.
• Maintain strict adherence to confidentiality requirements, HIPAA guidelines, and ethical principles.
• Collaborate closely with behavioral health staff, medical providers, and custody to support integrated care and ensure safety, continuity, and quality of services.
• Participate in mental health multidisciplinary team meetings, treatment planning conferences, and case reviews.
• Document promptly and properly.
• Support professional development of nursing and mental health staff by providing consultation, mentorship, and clinical guidance on psychiatric conditions.
• Participate in Call-by-Phone coverage rotation as assigned.
• Promote a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and culturally competent approach to mental health care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to psychiatric care, mental health documentation, and outcomes monitoring.

Requirements

• A current, valid, and unrestricted license to practice as an APRN in the State of Washington.
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a concentration and certification in a Psychiatric-Mental Health discipline.
• Hold a current, valid DEA Registration, or be willing to obtain DEA Registration.
• Board Certification as PMHNP by a nationally recognized certifying body (e.g., ANCC).
• Ability to conduct psychiatric evaluations, manage psychotropic medication, and provide crisis intervention, is essential.
• Active CPR/BLS certification required (American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines) prior to start date.
• Familiar with HIPAA, mental health standards of care, and applicable federal and state behavioral health regulations.
• Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) and ability to document efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a concentration and certification in a Psychiatric-Mental Health discipline.
• Board Certification as PMHNP by a nationally recognized certifying body (e.g., ANCC).
• Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) and ability to document efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and risk screenings.
• Development and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
• Prescription and management of psychotropic medications.
• Crisis intervention and support.
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Documentation and adherence to confidentiality requirements.
• Professional development of nursing and mental health staff.
• Quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Participation in the MEDIKO 401(k) Retirement Plan with company contribution
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Virtual Continuing Education provided by and paid for by the company
• Access to Perks and Discounts at nationally recognized attractions, service providers, and retailers

Pay

Competitive compensation is offered based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a Part Time position requiring 24 hours per week, On-site in Redding, CA.