Job Title: Correctional Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Pay: $65-$70 an hr | Bi-weekly

Job Type:

• Onsite in Lima, OH

Shift Options:

• Schedule is weekdays only (no evenings, weekends, or holidays). Shift start/end times are somewhat flexible but based on operational need.

Correctional Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Overview:

• Provides direct psychiatric/mental health care, which may be done in person or via videoconferencing at any institution as the need arises (e.g., conducts mental health and psychopharmacological assessments, formulates mental health diagnoses and provides psychotropic medication management consistent with formulary, orders lab tests, may include care for offenders in crisis)

• Performs mental health evaluations for purposes of formulating diagnoses and determining whether psychotropic medication is indicated for treatment of condition

• Prescribes medication as needed

• Orders, interprets and analyzes laboratory reports and findings

• Collaborates with medical services staff to ensure integrated care

• Documents all clinical encounters and medication management appointments in the health record in accordance with ODRC policy and protocols

• Participates in treatment planning, treatment team meetings pertaining to his/her caseload patients

• Provides clinical supervision and consultation for registered nurses and other mental health staff on issues pertaining to psychotropic medication management and other clinical issues

• Receives clinical supervision from collaborating physician on a regular basis

• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities

• Maintains clinical competency

Correctional Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Qualifications:

• Nurse Practitioner License in Ohio Required

Correctional Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Benefits:

• Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment and include health, optical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance.
• A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position, please apply OR submit your resume to:

Saw Hlaing | shlaing@alinestaffing.com | 412-790-5425