What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner position at Alternatives, Inc.?
We are hiring: Psychiatric – Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Starting Wage
- Salary: $65.00/hour, DOE – Consideration will be made for candidate’s experience and educational attainment.
Job Type
- Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Schedule
- Standard Hours: 10-20 hours per week, to be discussed at interview/offer stage.
Training
- Orientation: Alternatives provides thorough orientation and training for all new staff. You can expect a one-week orientation, where you will learn all about Alternatives and be prepared for your role. This first week is scheduled from 9 AM to 5 PM at our Alternatives Training Center.
To be a successful Psychiatric - Mental Health NP, the following minimum skills and requirements must be met:
Must have Nurse Practitioner certification specialization in psychiatric/mental health.
- Must be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current and good standing NP licensure by the Montana State Board of Medical Examiners.
- Current certification in AHA BLS.
- Knowledge of MAT Services.
- Current Montana Driver License.
- Ability to pass Federal workplace drug and alcohol testing requirements.
What Will You Do in This Position?
The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive psychiatric care to adult patients in an inpatient and/or pre-release setting at Passages Women’s Center and Alpha House Men’s Facility. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the mental well-being of individuals within the local community corrections setting.
All psychiatric mental health care must follow the guidelines of the Department of Corrections and Alternatives, Inc.
- Provide comprehensive psychiatric and mental health care to adults in correctional facility setting.
- Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, including mental status examinations and diagnostic assessments
- Prescribe and manage medication for incarcerated individuals as necessary.
- Develop and implement psychiatric-mental health treatment plans.
- Provide patient education and counseling to incarcerated population.
- Order tests and initiate or perform selected diagnostics or procedures.
- Assist in discharge planning and teaching.
- Dictate discharge summary as directed.
- Make referrals to outside specialists as appropriate.
- Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
- Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
- Visit and observe patients on rounds, update charts, and order therapy.
- Maintain and review incarcerated medical and psychiatric-mental health records, charts and other pertinent dates.
- Communicate effectively with Alternatives Inc. medical team on appropriate course of treatment.
- Participate in occasional on-call duties as assigned and provide consultation as needed for mental health crises. On-call needs are infrequent but may arise to support resident care.
About the Team
At Alternatives, you'll join a dedicated medical team led by our Medical Services Supervisor and working alongside our Medical Nurse Practitioner, Nurses, Medical Department Assistant, and Medication Aide. Together, we provide comprehensive, client-centered care and support resident wellness through collaboration, compassion, and a shared commitment to those we serve. If you're passionate about helping others and making a meaningful impact, we look forward to welcoming you to the team
Salary : $65