Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walla Walla, WA, 99362, USA
- Healthcare
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- PMHNP
- Correctional Healthcare
Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for adult inmates in a correctional facility, including prescribing and managing psychotropic medications and delivering crisis intervention. Develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while adhering to state regulations and security protocols across multiple custody levels. Requires strong clinical judgment and experience working in secure/forensic settings with adults 18+.
This role involves providing psychiatric care to an adult patient population within a correctional facility setting. The PMHNP will perform mental health evaluations, diagnose psychiatric conditions, and create individualized treatment plans for patients aged 18 and older. Responsibilities include prescribing and managing psychotropic medications, offering crisis intervention for acute cases, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care. The position requires strong clinical judgment, adherence to state regulations, and the ability to work in a secure environment with patients across minimum, medium, and maximum-security levels.




