Nurse Practitioner - Correctional Psychiatry - $140K-150K per year

Company: CoreCivic
Location: Watonga
Posted on: November 3, 2025

Job Description:

CoreCivic is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Correctional Psychiatry for a job in Watonga, Oklahoma. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Psychiatry - Discipline: Nurse Practitioner - Duration: Ongoing - Employment Type: Staff Compensation: $140,000 - $150,000/yr At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric services to incarcerated individuals within a correctional facility and with a collaborating physician. This includes assessing, diagnosing, and treating psychiatric disorders and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of quality healthcare services within a medical home model. The successful applicant should be able to perform all of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements: Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnosis: - Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments of incarcerated individuals to determine the presence and severity of mental health disorders. - Diagnose and classify mental illnesses according to established diagnostic criteria (e.g., DSM-5). - Assess and evaluate suicide risk, self-harm, and dangerous behaviors among incarcerated individuals. - Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and correctional staff to gather relevant information for accurate diagnoses. Treatment Planning and Implementation: - Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for incarcerated individuals with psychiatric disorders. - Prescribe appropriate psychiatric medications and monitor their effectiveness and side effects. - Provide brief psychotherapy and counseling services to incarcerated individuals, using evidence-based therapeutic modalities. - Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and ensure a holistic approach to treatment. - Modify treatment plans as needed based on patients' progress and response to interventions. Crisis Intervention and Emergency Services: - Respond to psychiatric emergencies within the correctional facility promptly and efficiently. - Conduct crisis assessments, provide stabilization, and implement appropriate intervention strategies. - Collaborate with correctional staff and healthcare team members to implement emergency response protocols. - Determine the need for a higher level of psychiatric treatment when necessary. Collaboration and Consultation: - Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including primary care physicians, psychologists, social workers, and nurses, to provide integrated care to incarcerated individuals. - Consult with the interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment plans for incarcerated individuals with complex psychiatric needs. - Provide expertise and guidance to correctional staff regarding mental health issues, crisis management, and suicide prevention. - Participate in case conferences, treatment team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives. Documentation and Compliance: - Maintain accurate and up-to-date psychiatric records for each incarcerated individual, including assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and progress notes. - Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines pertaining to correctional healthcare and patient confidentiality. - Adhere to the correctional facility's policies and procedures related to documentation and record-keeping. Education and Training: - Stay updated with the latest advancements in psychiatric medicine, treatment modalities, and relevant research. - Engage in continuous professional development and relevant educational activities. - Provide training and education to correctional staff on mental health topics, crisis management, and de-escalation techniques Qualifications: - Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Current and unrestricted Nurse practitioner license in the state/jurisdiction where the correctional facility is located. - Experience in providing psychiatric care or relevant experience in correctional or underserved populations is preferred. - Strong assessment and diagnostic skills, with the ability to manage a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions. - Proficiency in prescribing medications and therapies under physician supervision - A valid driver's license is required. - Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age. CoreCivic is a Drug Free Workplace & EOE– M/F/Vets/Disabled. CoreCivic Job ID req30780. Posted job title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Urgent Care Correctional About CoreCivic CoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through high-quality corrections and detention management, innovative and cost-saving real estate solutions, and a growing network of residential and non-residential alternatives to incarceration to help address America's recidivism crisis. Benefits - Holiday Pay - 401k retirement plan - Medical benefits - Dental benefits - Vision benefits - Life insurance

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