Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Orient, OH
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Job Description
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Alto Staffing is seeking an experienced Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide on-site psychiatric and mental health services to an adult male population in a correctional healthcare setting in Ohio.
This is a great opportunity for a PMHNP seeking a consistent weekday, daytime schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays. The position generally offers 20–30 hours per week, with some flexibility based on facility needs. Core hours typically fall between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, psychopharmacology, medication management, crisis intervention, and collaborative patient care. Experience working with complex or high-acuity behavioral health populations is highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct psychiatric and mental health care to patients in a correctional healthcare setting, on-site or through videoconferencing when appropriate.
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric and mental health evaluations and establish appropriate diagnoses.
Perform psychopharmacological assessments and determine appropriate treatment and medication needs.
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with applicable regulations, clinical standards, and formulary requirements.
Provide ongoing medication management and monitor patient response, effectiveness, and potential adverse effects.
Evaluate and provide appropriate care for patients experiencing psychiatric or mental health crises.
Order, review, and interpret laboratory tests and results related to psychiatric treatment and medication management.
Develop and participate in individual treatment plans and treatment team meetings.
Collaborate with medical, nursing, mental health, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated patient care.
Provide clinical consultation and guidance to registered nurses and mental health staff regarding psychotropic medications and related clinical concerns.
Maintain timely, accurate, and thorough documentation of clinical encounters and medication management appointments in the electronic health record.
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
Maintain clinical competency and comply with applicable healthcare standards, facility policies, and regulatory requirements.
Work collaboratively with the supervising/collaborating physician and interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Required Qualifications
Current, active Ohio Nurse Practitioner/APRN license.
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification/credentials.
Current Board Certification appropriate to the assignment.
Current BLS/CPR certification at the healthcare-professional level.
DEA registration, as required for the assignment.
Demonstrated experience providing psychiatric assessments, diagnosis, and psychotropic medication management.
Strong clinical documentation and communication skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage complex behavioral health needs.
Part-time