EXPANDING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES throughout FLORIDA
Centurion Health in Florida is proud to be the provider of mental health services to the Florida Department of Corrections.
We are seeking a full-time Inpatient Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Reception and Medical Center located in Lake Butler, Florida (30 miles north of Gainesville).
Provide inpatient, outpatient and reception services within this male correctional institution treating patients with complex comorbid medical conditions.
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides mental health/psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients under the clinical direction of a psychiatrist and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team in providing mental health services to patients in a correctional setting.
Qualifications- ANCC or ANA certification as an APRN-PMH or NCCPA Physician Assistants with CAQ in Psychiatry of qualifications
- Active unrestricted Florida APRN-PMH or PA - CAQ license
- Active unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration certificate
- Prior correctional mental health is highly desired
- Prior locked unit experience is highly desired
- Able and willing to pass a comprehensive background investigation
- Work legally in the United States without sponsorship
Available Shift
- Monday-Friday
- Day Shift
- No nights, holidays, weekends
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:
Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
401(k) with company match
Company paid malpractice insurance
Generous paid time off
Paid holidays
Flexible Spending Account
Continuing Education benefits
Much more...
Advantages of Working in Correctional Healthcare
- Ability to spend time with your patients. No more cancellations or “no shows”
- Salary is consistent and is not based on patient volume
- Freedom from complex, restrictive managed care policies and reimbursement hassles
- Time to initiate change, track progress and conduct better follow-up
- Ability to work with a clinically rich and diverse patient population
- Not required to sign employment contracts or non-compete agreements
Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.
To learn more about this exciting opportunity contact Holley Schwieterman: [email protected] or use this link to view my calendar and schedule a call with me: https://calendly.com/holley-7
Skills Required
- ANCC or ANA certification as an APRN-PMH or NCCPA Physician Assistant with CAQ in Psychiatry
- Active unrestricted Florida APRN-PMH or PA - CAQ license
- Active unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency registration certificate
- Prior correctional mental health experience
- Prior locked unit experience
What We Do
Centurion Health is a national leader in correctional healthcare, providing comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health services to incarcerated populations and other government agencies across numerous states.
