Nurse Practitioner - Correctional Psychiatry
Company: CoreCivic
Location: Florence
Posted on: March 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description CoreCivic is seeking a Nurse Practitioner
Correctional Psychiatry for a per diem / prn job in Florence,
Arizona. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Psychiatry -
Discipline: Nurse Practitioner - Duration: Ongoing - Employment
Type: Per Diem Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner PRN Position will
provide services at four locations on as needed basis.
Compensation: $65,00 - $75.00/hr At CoreCivic, we do more than
manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner PRN (as needed basis) who have a
passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional
setting. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner PRN (as needed basis)
is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric services to
incarcerated individuals within a correctional facility and with a
collaborating physician. This includes assessing, diagnosing, and
treating psychiatric disorders and collaborating with a
multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of quality healthcare
services within a medical home model. The successful applicant
should be able to perform all of the following functions at a pace
and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance
requirements: Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnosis: - Conduct
thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments of incarcerated
individuals to determine the presence and severity of mental health
disorders. - Diagnose and classify mental illnesses according to
established diagnostic criteria (e.g., DSM-5). - Assess and
evaluate suicide risk, self-harm, and dangerous behaviors among
incarcerated individuals. - Collaborate with other healthcare
professionals and correctional staff to gather relevant information
for accurate diagnoses. Treatment Planning and Implementation: -
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for
incarcerated individuals with psychiatric disorders. - Prescribe
appropriate psychiatric medications and monitor their effectiveness
and side effects. - Provide brief psychotherapy and counseling
services to incarcerated individuals, using evidence-based
therapeutic modalities. - Collaborate with the interdisciplinary
team to coordinate care and ensure a holistic approach to
treatment. - Modify treatment plans as needed based on patients'
progress and response to interventions. Crisis Intervention and
Emergency Services: - Respond to psychiatric emergencies within the
correctional facility promptly and efficiently. - Conduct crisis
assessments, provide stabilization, and implement appropriate
intervention strategies. - Collaborate with correctional staff and
healthcare team members to implement emergency response protocols.
- Determine the need for a higher level of psychiatric treatment
when necessary. Collaboration and Consultation: - Collaborate with
other healthcare professionals, including primary care physicians,
psychologists, social workers, and nurses, to provide integrated
care to incarcerated individuals. - Consult with the
interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment plans for
incarcerated individuals with complex psychiatric needs. - Provide
expertise and guidance to correctional staff regarding mental
health issues, crisis management, and suicide prevention. -
Participate in case conferences, treatment team meetings, and
quality improvement initiatives. Documentation and Compliance: -
Maintain accurate and up-to-date psychiatric records for each
incarcerated individual, including assessments, diagnoses,
treatment plans, and progress notes. - Ensure compliance with
relevant laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines pertaining to
correctional healthcare and patient confidentiality. - Adhere to
the correctional facility's policies and procedures related to
documentation and record-keeping. Education and Training: - Stay
updated with the latest advancements in psychiatric medicine,
treatment modalities, and relevant research. - Engage in continuous
professional development and relevant educational activities. -
Provide training and education to correctional staff on mental
health topics, crisis management, and de-escalation techniques
CoreCivic Job ID req31716. Posted job title: Psychiatric Nurse
Practitioner Urgent Care Correctional PRN About CoreCivic CoreCivic
is a diversified, government-solutions company with the scale and
experience needed to solve tough government challenges in
cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to
government partners that serve the public good through high-quality
corrections and detention management, innovative and cost-saving
real estate solutions, and a growing network of residential and
non-residential alternatives to incarceration to help address
America's recidivism crisis. Benefits - Holiday Pay - 401k
retirement plan - Medical benefits - Dental benefits - Vision
benefits - Life insurance
Keywords: CoreCivic, Maricopa , Nurse Practitioner - Correctional Psychiatry, Healthcare , Florence, Arizona
