Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Three Days/Week Onsite York

About the role

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) provides high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care to incarcerated individuals, including mental health assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and psychotropic medication management. This role works within a correctional healthcare setting, collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team to ensure comprehensive mental health treatment and continuity of care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, evaluations, and risk screenings to diagnose mental health conditions and determine appropriate levels of 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.
• Monitor patient response to psychiatric medications and adjust treatment regimens as clinically indicated.
• Provide crisis intervention and support for patients experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms, including suicidal ideation or self-injurious behaviors.
• 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 all patient encounters, assessments, treatments, and progress notes accurately and timely in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) per regulatory and facility standards.
• Maintain strict adherence to confidentiality requirements, HIPAA regulations, and ethical principles in psychiatric care.
• Educate patients on their mental health diagnoses, treatment options, and medication adherence; promote patient engagement in their own care.
• Support professional development of nursing and mental health staff by providing consultation, mentorship, and clinical guidance on psychiatric conditions and care approaches.
• Provide on-call psychiatric coverage as assigned to meet facility and patient care needs, including after-hours support when necessary.
• 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 state license.
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a concentration or certification in Psychiatric-Mental Health (PMHNP).
• A current, valid DEA registration with authority to prescribe controlled substances, including psychotropic medications.
• Board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) by a nationally recognized certifying body (e.g., ANCC), strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical experience as an NP, with at least 2 years focused on psychiatric or behavioral health care; correctional healthcare or work with underserved populations is highly preferred.
• Experience in psychiatric assessments, medication management, crisis intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration is essential.
• Active CPR/BLS certification required (American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines).
• Working knowledge of 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 or certification in Psychiatric-Mental Health (PMHNP).
• Board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) by a nationally recognized certifying body (e.g., ANCC), strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical experience as an NP, with at least 2 years focused on psychiatric or behavioral health care; correctional healthcare or work with underserved populations is highly preferred.
• Experience in psychiatric assessments, medication management, crisis intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration is essential.

Skills

• Comprehensive psychiatric assessments and evaluations.
• Development and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
• Prescription and management of psychotropic medications.
• Crisis intervention and support.
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Documentation in Electronic Medical Records (EMRs).
• Educating patients on mental health diagnoses and treatment options.
• Supporting professional development of nursing and mental health staff.
• Providing on-call psychiatric coverage.
• Promoting trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and culturally competent care.
• Participation in quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay and MVP Bonus Program.
• Benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family.
• PREFERRED Pharmacy Network options.
• MDLIVE virtual Provider telehealth options.
• Wellness program.
• Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Account options with company match.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance Policy/AD&D, Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability coverage.
• Optional Voluntary coverage for Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including 10 Holidays and flexible Floating Holidays.
• Participation in the MEDIKO 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Employee Referral Bonuses.
• Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Plan.
• Free Continuing Education Access to Perks and Discounts at nationally recognized chains, service providers and retailers.

Pay

Competitive pay and bonus program.

Schedule

Part time, three days/week.