Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - part-time (77519)

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Part-Time

FL, Punta Gorda - Charlotte Correctional Institution - PUNTA GORDA, FL 33955

Overview

Position Type: Part-Time Job Shift: Day Education Level: Doctoral Degree Travel Percentage: None Category: Psychiatrist & Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Description

Become the newest member of this outstanding team of professionals!

Centurion of Florida is proud to be the provider of mental health services to the Florida Department of Corrections. We are seeking a part-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (working 24 hours per week – Tuesday through Thursday) to join our team at Charlotte Correctional Institution located in Punta Gorda, Florida.

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

• ANCC or ANA certification as an APRN-PMH or NCCPA Physician Assistants with CAQ in Psychiatry or qualifications
• Active unrestricted Florida APRN-PMH or PA - CAQ license
• Active unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration certificate
• Prior correctional mental health is highly desired
• Prior locked unit experience is highly desired
• Able and willing to pass a comprehensive background investigation
• Work legally in the United States without sponsorship

Available Shift

• Monday-Friday
• Day Shift
• No nights, holidays, weekends or on call

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including: Prorated Paid days off and paid holidays

401(k) with company match Company paid malpractice insurance

Advantages of Working in Correctional Healthcare

• Ability to spend time with your patients. No more cancellations or "no shows"
• Salary is consistent and is not based on patient volume
• 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
• Providers are not required to sign employment contracts or non-compete agreements

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.