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Psych Nurse Practitioner- PRN

Nurse PractitionerPer Diem Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$104/hr

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Job Description

This position is PRN role, covering East Mesa and Youth Transition Campus

Pay: $104/hr

Company Overview

At Correctional Healthcare Partners, we are dedicated to delivering compassionate and innovative healthcare solutions that enhance the well-being of the communities we serve. Our mission focuses on improving patient outcomes through personalized care and advanced medical practices, particularly within correctional environments.

Summary

We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Correctional Healthcare Partners. In this role, you will provide comprehensive psychiatric care to individuals in correctional facilities, ensuring that mental health needs are met with compassion and professionalism. Your expertise will play a vital role in enhancing the overall health and well-being of our patients.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments and evaluations for patients in correctional settings.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
  • Prescribe medications and monitor their effectiveness while managing side effects.
  • Provide crisis intervention and support for patients experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated care for patients.
  • Maintain accurate medical records and documentation in compliance with regulations.
  • Educate patients and staff about mental health issues and treatment options.

Requirements

  • Current certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice.
  • Strong knowledge of psychiatric assessment techniques and treatment modalities.
  • Experience working in correctional healthcare or similar environments is preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients and staff.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team setting.
  • If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with mental health needs in a correctional setting, we invite you to apply today and join our dedicated team at Correctional Healthcare Partners!
  • Job Type: PRN

Work Location

In person, covering two juvenile facilities. East Mesa and Youth Transition Campus

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningMedication managementMultidisciplinary collaborationMedical documentationPatient educationPsychiatric nursing

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 42% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$216k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $195k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution29 jobs

9
<$195k
4
$195k-225k
9
$225k-255k
5
$255k-285k
2
$285k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs

401k / retirement match
86%
CME allowance
48%
Sign-on bonus
24%
PSLF eligible
14%
Loan repayment
5%

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$145 - $155 an hour
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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,211 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in San Diego

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.01M
Typical market rent
$3,036/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.