Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnose mental health conditions
• Treat patients with psychiatric disorders
• Manage medication, including prescribing, adjusting, and discontinuing as needed
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records
• Respond to psychiatric emergencies, providing immediate interventions and safety protocols
• Coordinate and lead educational training activities related to mental health care
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment plans
• Ensure compliance with State and Federal mandates and regulations

Qualifications

• Board certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in AL
• Current and unrestricted RN and NP licenses in AL
• A current DEA registration in State
• BLS/CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
• Experience with underserved and marginalized populations, including those with mental health and substance use disorders
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse individuals
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Physical capabilities to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Employee benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Prescriptions free of charge through health plan
• Lowest Cost Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

About the Role

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. We strongly support career advancement within the company.