Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Core Civic

2 months ago

United States$150K - $170KFull TimePsychiatry

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Practice Authority in United States

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Core Civic as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in United States. Compensation: $150,000 - $170,000/yr At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

Key Responsibilities

manage inmates, we care for people.

Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments of incarcerated individuals to determine the presen.

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for incarcerated individuals with psychiatric disorders.

Provide brief psychotherapy and counseling services to incarcerated individuals, using evidence-based therap.

Requirements

5). Assess and evaluate suicide risk, self

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $150K - $170K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Core Civic as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.

Key Skills

Psychiatric AssessmentDiagnosisTreatment PlanningCrisis InterventionCollaborationDocumentationComplianceEducationTrainingPsychotherapyMedication ManagementSuicide Risk AssessmentInterdisciplinary TeamworkMental Health ExpertiseEmergency ResponsePatient Care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position at Core Civic includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Core Civic is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Core Civic lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $150k to $170k annually.

This is approximately 47% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($150k–$170k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Crisis Intervention, Collaboration, Documentation, Compliance, Education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric services to incarcerated individuals, including assessments, diagnoses, and treatment of psychiatric disorders. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality healthcare services are deli...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401(k). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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