Part-Time PMHNP- Jefferson City
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Job Description
- Job Location: MO, Jefferson City - Jefferson City Correctional Center - JEFFERSON CITY, MO
- Position Type: Part-Time
- Education Level: Graduate Degree
- Salary Range: Undisclosed
- Job Shift: Day
- Job Category: Medical Physician & Advanced Practice Provider
Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Idaho Department of Correction. We are currently seeking a part-time (16 hours/week) Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Jefferson City Correctional Center located in Jefferson City, Missouri.
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides mental health/psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients under the clinical direction of a psychiatrist and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team in providing mental health services to patients in a correctional setting.
Qualifications: Active, unrestricted Missouri license Minimum of one years' experience as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner preferred Experience in a correctional or institutional setting preferred 16 hours per week, flexible Monday-Friday scheduling.
Some of the unique benefits of correctional healthcare include: A clinically interesting, diverse patient population in a secure and structured setting Exciting and rewarding career in one of the fastest growing areas of healthcare Freedom from insurance, coding and reimbursement hassles Ability to make a real difference to an important and underserved population!
Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings.
Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both. indmhm
Key Responsibilities
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides mental health and psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients within a correctional facility. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive mental health services under the direction of a psychiatrist.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted Missouri license and possess a graduate degree. At least one year of experience as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and experience in a correctional or institutional setting are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-Time PMHNP- Jefferson City at Centurion Health a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,175 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Centurion Health ranks #7 of 17 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 54% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.8 / 10 · above average in psychiatry (np) | ranked against 2,175 Psychiatry (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | Missouri index 90.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in Missouri | 27 active | 2,206 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% remote · 54% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Psychiatry pay trend | +2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Centurion Health | #7 of 17 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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