Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Pontiac (79067)

Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Pontiac

Position Type: Full-Time Job Shift: Day Education Level: Professional Degree Category: Medical Physician & Advanced Practice Provider

Description

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

We are currently seeking a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Pontiac Correctional Facility located in Pontiac, Illinois.

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides mental health/psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients under the clinical direction of a psychiatrist and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team in providing mental health services to patients in a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• 12 months prior Psych NP experience required, 24 months prior experience preferred
• Active, unrestricted IL APRN license
• Active, unrestricted DEA
• Must be able to pass background screening and credentialing

Shift:

• Day Shift
• No nights, holidays or weekends

We offer comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:

• Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Continuing Education benefits
• Much more...

Advantages of Working in Correctional Healthcare:

• Freedom from complex, restrictive managed care policies and reimbursement hassles
• Time to initiate change, track progress and conduct better follow-up
• Ability to work with a clinically rich and diverse patient population

Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.