Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Compensation
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Job Description
At Armor Health we are raising the standard of care to impact the lives of those we serve by partnering with exceptional correctional organizations to improve health care outcomes. We provide support for patients and foster the holistic wellness and well-being of the lives entrusted in our care.
Armor is laser-focused on providing the best-in-class interventions to ensure optimal outcomes.
Through our core values of embracing change, taking ownership, attention to detail, a sense of urgency, and a results oriented collaborative environment, we are a dynamic team that is transforming and revolutionizing correctional healthcare.
Great outcomes start with great people and Armor has an exciting opportunity for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Richland Prison in Columbia, South Carolina.
Responsibilities
Performs psychiatric examinations and evaluations, diagnoses, treatment, follow-up consultation and health education
Works closely with the BHD and/or BHPs in identifying appropriate treatment plans for at-risk patients, or as needed
Intermittently attends morning huddle calls, when indicated and/or when there are high-risk patients that require multidisciplinary treatment planning and collaboration
Obtains patient histories, follows up with medication verification efforts, reviews pertinent medical history and develops patient care treatment plans, ensuring completeness and accuracy using the POMR format
Provides support in coordinating the activities of patient care and/or support staff
Participates in developing specific mental health policies and procedures, when indicated
Qualifications
- Current state license as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Current CPR certificate
- Two (2) years of experience in psychiatric and/or correctional healthcare setting
- Proficient with electronic medical records
- Ability to pass pre-employment Level 2 clearance to include background check and drug screen
- Armor Health offers career development opportunities, competitive salaries, and an excellent benefit package that includes:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long term disability insurance
- Much more!
If you want to join an exciting, dynamic and growing organization that is making a positive impact on the lives we serve, we look forward to considering you for this opportunity and to be part of our team!
Armor Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants. We comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including but not limited to those that prohibit discrimination based on color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, immigration status, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran's status, and citizenship.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 60% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychiatry median $138k (middle half $130k–$159k)290 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | South Carolina index 93.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in South Carolina | 39 active | 2,271 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 42% remote · 60% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | South Carolina Nurse Practitioner listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment310 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Psychiatry pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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