Mental Health Professional

1 week ago


Crest Hill, Illinois, United States Wexford Health Sources Full time
Wexford Health Sources is a leading provider of correctional healthcare services. We are seeking a skilled Mental Health NP/PA to join our team at the Stateville NRC Correctional Center in Crest Hill, Illinois.

**Job Summary:**
The Mental Health NP/PA 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.

**Requirements:**
* Currently licensed as NP or PA in the state of Illinois
* Current CPR certification
* 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

**Benefits:**
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

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