Job Description

Adelphi is seeking experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) to provide comprehensive psychiatric services to adult offenders in the custody of a correctional facility in North Carolina. Positions are available for both telepsychiatry and on-site coverage at select male and female correctional facilities. Providers will work as part of an interdisciplinary team delivering care in accordance with established policies, community standards of practice, and correctional mental health guidelines.

• ID: BD-878-03
• Profession: APP'S (PMHNP)
• Specialty: Psychiatrist
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical/On-site
• Job Type: Contract
• Contract Length: Ongoing
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift Schedule: 4 full-time (40hr per week, 5 days, 8 hours per day) tele psych positions. 1 part-time (24hr per week, 3 days per week, 8 hours per day) tele psych positions. 2 part-time (24hr per week, 3 days, 8 hours per day) in person positions. 

Requirements:

• Unrestricted North Carolina NP license with PMHNP certification.
• BLS certification.
• DEA certification.
• ACLS certification.
• Minimum of one year post-licensure clinical experience in psychiatric or correctional settings preferred.
• Familiarity with EMR systems (HERO preferred) and ability to function in a secure environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, mental health assessments, and crisis interventions for incarcerated adults.
• Diagnose mental illnesses and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in compliance with the facility's formulary.
• Monitor patient response to treatment and modify plans as clinically appropriate.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation using the HERO electronic medical record system.
• Collaborate with physicians, correctional nurses, psychologists, and other clinical personnel.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and attend scheduled team meetings.
• Comply with all DAC regulations, HIPAA requirements, and PREA standards.
• Support continuity of care and appropriate referrals for higher levels of psychiatric treatment as needed.

Adelphi Medical Staffing is a nationwide recruiting firm that focuses on sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses and allied health, and non-clinical professionals for private and government facilities. We aim to place skilled providers in facilities where they can provide the most value while contributing to both providers and facility growth and success.For our providers, our recruiters are committed to supporting your requests, ensuring that you're compensated at market value, and ensuring you are placed where you can build your career while maintaining a constant line of communication with updates along the recruitment process. At Adelphi, it is not just about filling vacancies but providing opportunities to expand and achieve your professional goals. Adelphi is rapidly becoming the premier choice in staffing, as we daily add numerous job opportunities for our professionals and provide you with the best option for your next career step. For our clients, we understand the widespread shortage of healthcare and skilled workers who can provide high-level care and output, and that is why we promise to provide our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we provide our recruitment and placement services, we recognize the importance of relationships in the industry and aim to maintain a successful and long-lasting working relationship with our clients and the people they serve.

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