Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner - 32 hours weekly! - Psychiatry

Company: Corizon Health, Inc
Location: Tallahassee
Posted on: November 22, 2022

Job Description:

Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner - 32 hours weekly!Experience & Requirements

* Graduate of an accredited college/university Nurse Practitioner program with current license/ certification in the state in which working.
* Must have current CPR certification.
* Must be available to participate in on-call schedule.
* Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.

A background check, security clearance and drug screening are required for this role.

YesCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, Vietnam era veteran, or disabled Veteran status. EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans.

Responsibilities

Below is a list of your responsibilities as a Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner with YesCare:

* Responds to and initiates care for those requiring mental health services throughout the facility.
* Assesses inmate/patient in a variety of settings.
* Identifies inmate/patient mental health problems and prescribes treatment under direction of a physician.
* Implements mental health services utilizing therapeutic regimens approved by a psychiatrist.
* Provides mental health education to inmate/patient, healthcare and correctional staff.
* Documents all mental healthcare contacts.
* Adheres to safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills.
* Follows security regulations for keys, sharps and controlled medications.
* Delegates to and supervises other appropriate infection control practices.
* Adheres to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
* Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
* Other duties as assigned by management.

YesCare Benefits (only applicable for full-time positions)

* Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
* Life and Disability Insurance
* Generous PTO plan
* 401k with matching funds
* Employee Discount and Rewards Program
* Tuition Assistance
* Continuing Education Reimbursement

About YesCare Health

Correctional healthcare is not just a job, it's a calling!!!

As the correctional healthcare pioneer and leader for 40 years, YesCare provides client partners with high quality healthcare and reentry services that will improve the health and safety of our patients, break the cycle of recidivism and better the communities where we live and work.

Benefits

* Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
* Life and Disability Insurance
* Generous PTO plan
* 401k with matching funds
* Employee Discount and Rewards Program
* Tuition Assistance
* Continuing Education Reimbursement
* Referral Bonuses - Refer a friend and get paid!
* Advancement Opportunities
* Competitive Wages
* Performance Incentive

Our Vision

YesCare leads the industry by providing comprehensive healthcare and reentry services that improve the communities where we live and work.

Our Mission

YesCare embraces a recovery model of care. This means identifying and treating underlying conditions to support healthier and safer living while incarcerated and a better quality of life in our communities. In partnership with our clients, we deliver solution-oriented care.

Our Values

* Safety. We put safety first through preparation and prevention.
* Motivation. We are driven by the desire to improve outcomes.
* Accountability. We set high standards and hold our people to them.
* Respect. We embrace our differences as we work toward common goals.
* Teamwork. We achieve more together.
* Evaluation. We use data to constantly monitor results.
* Readjustment. We refine our practices to consistently achieve better outcomes.

Apply today at: Careers.yescarecorp.com

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