Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

We are hiring: Psychiatric – Mental Health Nurse PractitionerStarting Wage* Salary: $65.00/hour, DOE – Consideration will be made for candidate’s experience and educational attainment.

Job Type* Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Schedule* Standard Hours: 10-20 hours per week, to be discussed at interview/offer stage.

Training* Orientation: Alternatives provides thorough orientation and training for all new staff. You can expect a one-week orientation, where you will learn all about Alternatives and be prepared for your role. This first week is scheduled from 9 AM to 5 PM at our Alternatives Training Center.

To be a successful Psychiatric - Mental Health NP, the following minimum skills and requirements must be met:Must have Nurse Practitioner certification specialization in psychiatric/mental health.* Must be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

• Current and good standing NP licensure by the Montana State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Current certification in AHA BLS.
• Knowledge of MAT Services.
• Current Montana Driver License.
• Ability to pass Federal workplace drug and alcohol testing requirements.

What Will You Do in This Position?

The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive psychiatric care to adult patients in an inpatient and/or pre-release setting at Passages Women’s Center and Alpha House Men’s Facility. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the mental well-being of individuals within the local community corrections setting.

All psychiatric mental health care must follow the guidelines of the Department of Corrections and Alternatives, Inc.* Provide comprehensive psychiatric and mental health care to adults in correctional facility setting.

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, including mental status examinations and diagnostic assessments
• Prescribe and manage medication for incarcerated individuals as necessary.
• Develop and implement psychiatric-mental health treatment plans.
• Provide patient education and counseling to incarcerated population.
• Order tests and initiate or perform selected diagnostics or procedures.
• Assist in discharge planning and teaching.
• Dictate discharge summary as directed.
• Make referrals to outside specialists as appropriate.
• Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
• Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
• Visit and observe patients on rounds, update charts, and order therapy.
• Maintain and review incarcerated medical and psychiatric-mental health records, charts and other pertinent dates.
• Communicate effectively with Alternatives Inc. medical team on appropriate course of treatment.
• Participate in occasional on-call duties as assigned and provide consultation as needed for mental health crises. On-call needs are infrequent but may arise to support resident care.

About the Team

At Alternatives, you'll join a dedicated medical team led by our Medical Services Supervisor and working alongside our Medical Nurse Practitioner, Nurses, Medical Department Assistant, and Medication Aide. Together, we provide comprehensive, client-centered care and support resident wellness through collaboration, compassion, and a shared commitment to those we serve.

If you're passionate about helping others and making a meaningful impact, we look forward to welcoming you to the team