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Advance Practice Nurse (Psychiatric Mid-Level Practitioner)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Department of Justice
📍 Florence, Colorado 💰 $97873 – $127237/yr

Job Summary

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Major Duties

Responsible for meeting the mental/behavioral health needs of the inmates assigned to their caseload. Responsible for providing though mental health evaluation, providing initial diagnosis, initiating treatment and coordinating programs for patients suspected of having psychiatric disorders. Responsible for the development of the treatment plan and/or mental health component of the ambulatory treatment plan and subsequent reviews for patients under their care. Balances medical and mental health needs of patient caseload with institution security and staff safety needs. Provides inpatient and outpatient services for mental health patients and consultant services for medical/surgical patients requiring psychiatric intervention. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Education

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications. If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

Contact

bop-hrm-hrsc-consolidatedstaffingunit-s@bop.gov 972-352-4200

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government

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