Psychiatric Advanced Practice Practitioner (NP/PA) - Lewis - FT

NaphCare is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)/ Physician Assistant to join our team at Arizona Department of Corrections- Lewis facility located in Buckeye, AZ!

NaphCare is a family owned, medical technology company that has been delivering high quality healthcare to correctional facilities across the nation for over 30 years. Come join our team of over 4000 employees and growing! NaphCare pays well, offers outstanding benefits, and has an incredibly engaged corporate support team to make sure you have what you need to be truly excellent at what you do.

NaphCare partners with correctional facilities to provide proactive, patient-focused healthcare. We recognize that we serve a unique and diverse patient population, and our onsite teams take pride in bringing excellence in care to a population in great need. Be part of a world-class team of professionals who are revolutionizing correctional healthcare.

Position Summary:

Provide direct and indirect basic medical care to meet the physiological, psychological, and emotional needs of the patient within the framework established by the correctional system.
• Obtain history and perform mental health examination to determine patient health status and communicate all findings.
• Respond to and initiate care for mental health emergencies throughout the facility.
• Conduct rounds in the medical and infirmary units, sick call visits, and chronic care management.
• Schedule and perform laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Identify patient health conditions and prescribe treatment based on diagnosis with appropriate and timely referrals.
• Formulate a working diagnosis, develop and implement a treatment plan, and evaluate/modify therapeutic regimens to promote positive patient outcomes.
• Maintain overall mental health responsibility for the management of mental health/clinical issues of each patient, including those services provided by consultants and outside resources. Track and understand the healthcare activities undergone by each patient for whom NaphCare had responsibility.

NaphCare Benefits:

• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan
• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 100% vested 401K and Roth with company contribution
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• On-site education
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays

With NaphCare, you'll play a critical role in our continuing mission to be the leading provider of quality healthcare in the correctional industry. If you want a career that will make a difference, choose the company that is different.

We know you may have questions before applying. To speak to a recruiter directly, email your questions or resume to talent.acquisition@naphcare.com.

We support your growth and internal promotion. Once hired, we encourage our employees to continue to seek opportunities for advancement and leadership.

NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran