NaphCare is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our healthcare team at the Washoe County Jail in Reno, Nevada.

This part-time, onsite opportunity averages just 10 hours per week and is ideal for a psychiatric provider seeking a flexible clinical role that can complement an existing practice or professional schedule. With compensation of $76.00–$80.00 per hour, this position offers the opportunity to provide meaningful psychiatric care without the commitment of a traditional full-time schedule.

As a PMHNP, you will provide psychiatric assessments, medication management, and ongoing treatment for a diverse patient population with complex behavioral health needs. You’ll collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team while maintaining clinical autonomy in the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered psychiatric care.

If you're seeking a flexible psychiatric practice opportunity that allows you to make a meaningful clinical impact while maintaining your existing professional commitments, we welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you'll provide comprehensive behavioral healthcare while supporting patients with mental health and substance use disorders. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with behavioral health and substance use disorders.
• Support the facility's Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program by evaluating patients and developing individualized treatment plans.
• Obtain patient histories, perform physical assessments as appropriate, and formulate evidence-based treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and monitor patient response to treatment.
• Admit, evaluate, and discharge patients in accordance with established clinical protocols.
• Conduct patient rounds and ensure continuity of care throughout the treatment process.
• Order, review, and interpret laboratory and diagnostic testing as clinically indicated.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, mental health professionals, and correctional staff to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Respond to urgent psychiatric needs while promoting patient safety and maintaining appropriate clinical documentation.
• Educate patients on their diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and available behavioral health resources.

Education / Licensure / Certification

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing
• Current, unrestricted Nevada Nurse Practitioner license
• Current Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification
• Current DEA registration
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Ability to successfully complete facility background and drug screening requirements

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Behavioral health experience with complex patient populations
• Strong psychiatric assessment, medication management, and clinical decision-making skills
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Ability to practice independently while contributing to a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Correctional healthcare experience is preferred, but not required

Physical Capabilities:

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US, and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time! In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we have opportunities for new graduates and experienced medical professionals, promote educational growth, and strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

Want a better idea of what it’s like to work in a jail? See what our RNs do:

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If you want a career where you can truly make a difference, apply now!  

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