Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Monthly Salary
$ 110162 - 136000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
29-05-2025
Job Description
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
Job ID: 31563
Agency: Department of Corrections - Clinical Services
Location: Sioux Falls
Salary: $110162.88 to $136000.00 - depending on experience
Pay Grade: DS-F
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
This is a Full-Time 40 hour weekly position with the Department of Corrections. For more information on the Department of Corrections please visit .
The South Dakota Department of Corrections is hiring! Join the DOC - view DOC Recruitment video here: .
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive professional culturally linguistically and age-appropriate care in a correctional setting. This position will be responsible to diagnoses conduct therapy and prescribe medication for patients who have psychiatric disorders medical organic brain disorders or substance abuse problems.
Why the Department of Corrections
As a Department of Corrections employee you will have a chance to experience the following:
Responsibilities will be but not limited to:
Licenses and Certification :
Required Competencies:
Preferred Qualifications:
Conditions of Employment:
The SD DOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation urine drug screen (UDS) and the candidates ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
Individuals selected for the position will have the opportunity to carry Oleoresin Capsicum (OC/pepper spray) if desired. If OC spray is carried the staff carrying OC spay will be required to have direct (level 1) exposure during the training program. Individuals selected for the position must successfully complete a written and practical self-defense exam and successfully complete CPR to AHA guidelines - this includes successful completion of the practical/hands on portion as well as the written exam. Selected individuals must possess the physical ability to successfully complete the practical self-defense exam which involves the following:
Additionally TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume and three references.
This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LI-Onsite
Job ID: 31563
Agency: Department of Corrections - Clinical Services
Location: Sioux Falls
Salary: $110162.88 to $136000.00 - depending on experience
Pay Grade: DS-F
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
This is a Full-Time 40 hour weekly position with the Department of Corrections. For more information on the Department of Corrections please visit .
The South Dakota Department of Corrections is hiring! Join the DOC - view DOC Recruitment video here: .
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive professional culturally linguistically and age-appropriate care in a correctional setting. This position will be responsible to diagnoses conduct therapy and prescribe medication for patients who have psychiatric disorders medical organic brain disorders or substance abuse problems.
Why the Department of Corrections
As a Department of Corrections employee you will have a chance to experience the following:
- Creativity - We are always looking for innovative ideas to help us achieve improved outcomes.
- Making a difference - You will have an opportunity to make a difference in the life of fellow South Dakotans.
- Professional development - We provide valuable trainings to ensure well-trained staff that is competent accountable and empowered and will assist you in reaching your career goals.
- Teamwork - In a team-oriented approach you will have the ability to work cooperatively with others in a friendly work environment to achieve shared goals.
- Public safety - your contributions will help keep the state of South Dakota and fellow South Dakotans safe.
Responsibilities will be but not limited to:
- Provide psychiatric services psychosocial and physical assessment of patients treatment plans and mange patient care;
- Work as member of the multidisciplinary team while also providing medical providers with consults for mental health issues as needed and collaborating with medical providers as needed;
- Establish diagnoses order and interpret studies perform and monitor therapeutic procedures assess and/or manage follow up care;
- Prescribe and regulate medications relative to the patients health care needs;
- Record and document health appraisal data in a timely and accurate manner necessary to maintain and/or coordinate required services;
- Communicate findings of mental healthcare assessments diagnostic tests etc. to patients physicians and other health care providers in a timely manner and/or as determined by DOC policy and clinical standards;
- Develop provide and systematically re-evaluate the plan of treatment for patients;
- Make appropriate referrals for patients when appropriate services are not within the DOC Clinical Services scope of practice for Behavioral Health;
- Provide assessment consultation and brief intervention for psychological/psychiatric problems and/or disorders;
- Maintain documentation of patient encounters via progress notes assessment/diagnostic information and treatment planning as outlined in DOC policy and clinical standards;
- Maintain necessary NP registration/licensure as required by South Dakota state law;
- Know understand and ensure adherence to the organizations policy related to the patients right for confidential care and HIPAA;
- Perform other tasks/duties as assigned.
Licenses and Certification :
- Applicant must be licensed to practice as a Certified Nurse Practitioner in the State of South Dakota as outlined by the appropriate regulating board.
- Applicant must be certified to practice as a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner as outlined by the appropriate regulating board.
Required Competencies:
- Ability to provide direct patient care to offenders;
- Skilled in office based procedures;
- Ability to maintain professionalism in a complex environment;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders;
- Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
- Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing
- Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience providing medical care in a correctional environment;
- Previous experience working as a PMHNP;
- Experience managing mental health conditions as a mid-level provider.
Conditions of Employment:
The SD DOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation urine drug screen (UDS) and the candidates ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
Individuals selected for the position will have the opportunity to carry Oleoresin Capsicum (OC/pepper spray) if desired. If OC spray is carried the staff carrying OC spay will be required to have direct (level 1) exposure during the training program. Individuals selected for the position must successfully complete a written and practical self-defense exam and successfully complete CPR to AHA guidelines - this includes successful completion of the practical/hands on portion as well as the written exam. Selected individuals must possess the physical ability to successfully complete the practical self-defense exam which involves the following:
- lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;
- stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down;
- use arms palms of hands and feet to deliver blows;
- withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows;
- rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;
- get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions.
Additionally TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume and three references.
This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LI-Onsite
Employment Type
Full Time
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