Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA) -FT

NaphCare is seeking an experienced Psychiatric / Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Psychiatric Physician Assistant to join our team at the Fulton County Jail located in Atlanta, GA.  

About NaphCare:

NaphCare partners with correctional facilities to provide proactive, patient-focused healthcare.  We recognize that we serve a unique and diverse patient population, and our onsite teams take pride in bringing excellence in care to a population in great need.  Be part of a world-class team of professionals who are revolutionizing correctional healthcare. 

NaphCare offers competitive compensation!  Our full-time teammates have a top-notch benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, FREE prescriptions, flexible spending account, company-paid life and AD&D insurance with voluntary life and AD&D options, ST & LT disability, 401(k) company contribution, 20 days Paid Time Off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, employee referral bonuses, etc.

Position Description:

• Provides direct and indirect basic medical care to meet the physiological, psychological, and emotional needs of the patient within the framework established by the correctional system.
• Obtains history and performs mental health examinations to determine patient health status and communicate all findings.
• Responds to and initiates care for mental health emergencies throughout the facility.
• Conducts rounds in the medical and infirmary units, sick call visits, and chronic care management.
• Schedules and performs laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Identifies patient health conditions and prescribes treatment based on diagnosis with appropriate and timely referrals.
• Formulates a working diagnosis, develops and implements a treatment plan, and evaluates/modifies therapeutic regimens to promote positive patient outcomes.
• Maintains overall mental health responsibility for the management of mental health/clinical issues of each patient, including those services provided by consultants and outside resources.
• Tracks and understands the healthcare activities undergone by each patient for whom NaphCare had responsibility.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental & Vision Plans
• Employees enrolled in our health insurance program receive prescriptions free of charge when filled at our in-house pharmacy or mail-order program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 20 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Company Paid Term Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) Services

With NaphCare, you’ll play a critical role in our continuing mission to be the leading provider of quality healthcare in the correctional industry.  If you want a career that will make a difference, choose the company that is different.

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