Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Job Location:
Billings, MT - USA
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Job Summary
State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER
MONTANA WOMENS PRISON
BILLINGS MT
The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is creating a safer Montana through Accountability Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!
The Rehabilitation and Enterprise Division ensures the physical and mental wellbeing of inmates delivers educational and vocational opportunities within prisons and oversees community facilities dedicated to successfully reintegrating offenders into Montana communities. Join the team responsible for building better tomorrows today!
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner working within a secure correctional environment you will play a critical role in addressing the complex medical and psychiatric needs of an incarcerated population. Your clinical expertise will directly support institutional safety by stabilizing acute conditions improving mental health outcomes and helping residents develop healthier more adaptive behaviors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments by reviewing and interpreting patient histories symptoms physical findings and diagnostic information to develop accurate clinical diagnoses.
Diagnose and treat acute medical and behavioral health conditions including illnesses infections injuries and psychiatric disorders.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans utilizing evidencebased practices and clinically appropriate interventions.
Prescribe medications in accordance with legal and regulatory guidelines considering safety efficacy cost and patient response.
Recommend diagnostic and therapeutic interventions with attention to risk invasiveness client acceptability adherence and overall effectiveness.
Provide patient education on managing acute and chronic conditions ensuring instructions are tailored to individual learning needs and circumstances.
Coordinate care through timely referrals to physicians psychologists chemical dependency counselors mental health centers social services and other professionals or agencies as required.
Assist in emergency psychiatric interventions which may include participation in emergency commitments and crisis stabilization procedures.
Maintain accurate timely and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with DOC standards medical regulations and facility protocols.Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary teamincluding security medical and behavioral health staffto support institutional safety continuity of care and rehabilitation goals.
Ensure adherence to security protocols and maintain professional boundaries while providing patientcentered psychiatric care in a correctional environment.
Your impact extends far beyond the facility itself. By providing highquality psychiatric care promoting selfmanagement of chronic conditions and referring individuals to appropriate internal and external resources you help support successful reentry and reduce the likelihood of future incarceration. Your work will strengthen communities across Montana and contribute to longterm public safety.
QUALIFICATIONS
The knowledge skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:
Masters degree from an accredited APRN program as an Advanced Practice Nurse-Psych
Two years of job related experience.
Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
BENEFITS
Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generousState of Montana Benefits.
State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Only online applications are accepted. By applying online you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.
To initiate an application and be considered you must attach your resume cover letter and mark the attachments as a Relevant your cover letter state why you are applying for the position and anything that makes you uniquely qualified. Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.
Successful applicants will be subject to:
Criminal history check
Child/patient/offender abuse registries
Reference checks
The Department of Corrections participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing form I-9 your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify please visit the E-Verify website found here Rape Elimination Act (PREA) - Any person who has 1) engaged in sexual abuse in a prison jail lockup community confinement facility juvenile facility or other institution; 2) been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force overt or implied threats of force or coercion or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or 3) been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in activity as described in the latter are not qualified for this position.
Tobacco Free -The use of all tobacco products including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes is prohibited in Department of Corrections secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is prohibited.
Required Experience:
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About Company
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