Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Become the newest member of our outstanding team of professionals within this state-of-the art female correctional institution in Ocala Florida! As the Horse Capital of the World Ocala boasts an abundance of cultural and sporting opportunities as well as ample opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Centurion of Florida is proud to be the provider of mental health services to the Florida Department of Corrections.

We are seeking a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Florida Womens Reception Center located in Ocala Florida.

This is one of the most diverse and innovative female institutions in the US. Provide all levels of inpatient services within this state-of-the-art female correctional institution or provider reception and outpatient services. Utilize some of the most innovative programing and use of specialized Mental Health Units to assist those with serious mental illness.

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.

• ANCC or ANA certification as an APRN-PMH or NCCPA Physician Assistants with CAQ in Psychiatry of 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 holidaysweekends or on-call

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:
Health dental vision disability and life insurance
401(k) with company match
Company paid malpractice insurance
Generous paid time off
Paid holidays
Flexible Spending Account
Continuing Education benefits
Much more...

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.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity contact Holley Schwieterman: or use this link to view my calendar and schedule a call with me: