Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
2 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Mental Health NP/PA to join our team at Wexford Health Sources, Inc. in Pontiac, Illinois. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will conduct psychiatric evaluations and provide treatment to incarcerated offenders in accordance with standard practice guidelines.
Responsibilities- Prescribe psychotropic medication to offenders in accordance with standard practice guidelines.
- Monitor offender's response to treatment, with special attention to any adverse side effects.
- Conducts psychoeducational groups and/or individual inmate/patient education regarding main effects and side effects of psychotropic medication and other relevant content domains.
- Perform AIMS and metabolic assessments and interpret laboratory results in order to monitor medical and psychiatric conditions.
- When necessary, place offenders on the appropriate level of Crisis Watch status.
- When necessary, order the placement of an offender in restraints in accordance with the relevant Administrative Directive.
- Directs other less qualified health care employees in the delivery of care.
- Assigns, supervises, directs and trains other health care personnel in their duties concerning patient care, personal hygiene, sanitation, etc.
- Ensures proper medical practices are observed.
- Examines for, recognizes and interprets symptoms of patient conditions.
- Participates in and assists in remedial measures and technical decisions based on sound medical practice and knowledge.
- Ensures appropriate supplies necessary for performance of duties are available.
- Makes regular rounds in the infirmary, cell houses, and in segregation units.
- Reviews historical information about the offender; reviews the current information in the chart; interviews the offender; conducts a mental status exam; and diagnoses using the current version of DSM and provides treatment utilizing evidence-based practices.
- Currently licensed as NP or PA in the state of Illinois.
- Current CPR certification.
- Psychiatric nurse certification preferred.
- Certification from an accredited college/university as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician's Assistant.
- Minimum of 4000 hours of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.
- Recent graduate with psychiatric nurse certification may be considered in lieu of experience treating psychiatric diagnoses.
- Prior experience with use of electronic medical record system preferred.
Wexford Health offers a competitive benefits package including:
- Annual Increase.
- 40 Paid Days Off per year.
- BlueCross BlueShield Medical insurance.
- Dental and Vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with 50% match.
- Company-paid short-term disability.
- Healthcare and dependent care spending account.
-
Pontiac, Illinois, United States Wexford Health Sources Inc Full timeJob SummaryThe Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will conduct psychiatric evaluations and provide treatment to incarcerated offenders in accordance with standard practice guidelines.Key ResponsibilitiesPrescribe psychotropic medication to offenders in accordance with standard practice guidelines.Monitor offender's response to treatment,...
-
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
2 weeks ago
Pontiac, Illinois, United States Wexford Health Sources Inc Full timeJob SummaryThe Mental Health NP/PA conducts Psychiatric Evaluations and provides Psychiatric treatment to incarcerated offenders in accordance with standard practice guidelines.Key ResponsibilitiesPrescribe psychotropic medication to offenders in accordance with standard practice guidelines.Monitor offender's response to treatment, with special attention to...
-
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
2 weeks ago
Pontiac, Illinois, United States Wexford Health Sources Inc Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Mental Health NP/PA to join our team at Wexford Health Sources, Inc. in Pontiac, Illinois. As a key member of our correctional health care team, you will conduct psychiatric evaluations and provide treatment to incarcerated offenders in accordance with standard practice guidelines.ResponsibilitiesPrescribe...
-
Mental Health Professional
3 weeks ago
Pontiac, Illinois, United States Wexford Health Sources Inc Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Mental Health NP/PA to join our team at Wexford Health Sources, Inc. in Pontiac, Illinois. As a key member of our correctional health care team, you will conduct psychiatric evaluations and provide treatment to incarcerated offenders in accordance with standard practice guidelines.ResponsibilitiesPrescribe...
-
Mental Health Professional
3 weeks ago
Pontiac, Illinois, United States Wexford Health Sources Inc Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Mental Health NP/PA to join our team at Wexford Health Sources, Inc. in Pontiac, Illinois.Job ResponsibilitiesConduct psychiatric evaluations and provide treatment to incarcerated offenders in accordance with standard practice guidelines.Prescribe psychotropic medication and monitor offenders' response to...
-
Mental Health Specialist
12 hours ago
Pontiac, Illinois, United States Wexford Health Sources Full timeJob Title: Qualified Mental Health ProfessionalWexford Health Sources, Inc. is a leading correctional healthcare provider seeking a qualified mental health professional to join our team.Job Summary:Under the supervision of the designated Wexford Health manager and clinical supervision from the Chief Psychiatrist, the qualified mental health professional will...
-
Associate Mental Health Professional Trainee
5 days ago
Pontiac, Illinois, United States Wexford Health Sources Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Associate Qualified Mental Health Professional Trainee to join our team at Wexford Health Sources. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will provide mental health services to patients in a correctional setting.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess and evaluate patients' mental health needsDevelop and...
-
Mental Health Specialist
4 weeks ago
Pontiac, Illinois, United States Recruitics JB Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a qualified Mental Health Professional to join our team at Wexford Health Sources, Inc. As a key member of our clinical staff, you will provide social work services to patients receiving mental health services in a correctional setting.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct clinical screenings and assessments to identify treatment needs of...
-
Pontiac, Illinois, United States Wexford Health Sources Full timeJob Title: Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician AssistantCompany: Wexford Health SourcesJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician Assistant to join our team at Wexford Health Sources. As a Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician Assistant, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality patient care and...
-
Psychiatric Mental Health Physician Assistant
1 month ago
Pontiac, Illinois, United States Wexford Health Sources Full timeJob Opportunity: Psychiatric-Mental Health Physician AssistantWexford Health Sources is seeking a highly skilled Psychiatric-Mental Health Physician Assistant to join our team. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will provide high-quality patient care and contribute to the development of our mental health services.About the RoleThis is an exciting...
-
Licensed Mental Health Professional
4 weeks ago
Pontiac, Illinois, United States Recruitics JB Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a qualified Licensed Mental Health Professional to join our team at Pontiac Correctional Center in Pontiac, Illinois. As a key member of our behavioral health team, you will provide social work services to patients receiving mental health services, including assessment, consultation, liaison, and psychotherapeutic...
-
Nurse Practitioner
1 week ago
Pontiac, Illinois, United States Incredible Health Full timeJob Title: Registered NurseHospitals on Incredible Health are actively hiring and accepting applications in the Pontiac, MI area for the following position:Med Surg Ortho.Nurses with experience in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:Amputee and Rheumatoid arthritis.Shift(s) available: day shift, night shift, and mid shift Job types...
-
Behavioral Health Specialist
1 month ago
Pontiac, Illinois, United States Wexford Health Sources Inc Full timeJob SummaryThe Behavioral Health Technician is a vital member of our multi-disciplinary treatment team, working directly with mentally ill or intellectually and developmentally disabled inmates to provide therapeutic services within mental health programs and units.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan and conduct a variety of specifically assigned therapeutic client...
-
Behavioral Health Specialist
2 weeks ago
Pontiac, Illinois, United States Wexford Health Sources Inc Full timeJob SummaryThe Behavioral Health Technician is a vital member of our multi-disciplinary treatment team, working directly with mentally ill or intellectually and developmentally disabled inmates to provide therapeutic services within mental health programs and units.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan and conduct a variety of therapeutic client activities, correlated...
-
Behavioral Health Specialist
2 weeks ago
Pontiac, Illinois, United States Wexford Health Sources Inc Full timeJob SummaryThe Behavioral Health Technician is a vital member of our multi-disciplinary treatment team, working directly with mentally ill or intellectually and developmentally disabled inmates to provide therapeutic services within mental health programs and units.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan and conduct a variety of therapeutic client activities, correlated...
-
Nurse Practitioner
2 weeks ago
Pontiac, Illinois, United States OSF HealthCare Full timeJob Summary:The Registered Nurse - Prompt Care is a vital member of our healthcare team, responsible for protecting, promoting, and restoring health and wellness by practicing at the highest level of the registered nurse licensure. This role requires collaboration with providers and multi-disciplinary care team members to provide care coordination across the...
-
Occupational Health Nurse
2 weeks ago
Pontiac, Illinois, United States Net2Source Inc. Full timeJob Title: Occupational Health NurseNet2Source Inc. is a leading global workforce solutions company seeking a skilled Occupational Health Nurse to join our team. As a key member of our Corporate Medical Department, you will be responsible for delivering comprehensive nursing services related to employee illness and injury.Job Summary:The Occupational Health...
-
Clinical Psychologist
2 weeks ago
Pontiac, Illinois, United States Wexford Health Sources Full timeJob Title: Clinical PsychologistWe are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Psychologist to join our team at Wexford Health Sources. As a Clinical Psychologist, you will be responsible for providing psychological services to patients receiving mental health services.Job SummaryUnder the direct supervision of the designated Wexford Health manager, Senior...
-
Clinical Psychologist Associate Trainee
2 weeks ago
Pontiac, Illinois, United States Wexford Health Sources Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Clinical Psychologist Associate Trainee to join our team at Wexford Health Sources. As a Clinical Psychologist Associate Trainee, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse population of patients and contribute to the development of mental health services.ResponsibilitiesConduct...
-
Licensed Practical Nurse
3 weeks ago
Pontiac, Illinois, United States Wexford Health Sources Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at Wexford Health Sources, Inc. in Pontiac, Illinois. As an LPN, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care to our incarcerated patients.ResponsibilitiesAssist in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning,...