Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

• Level: Experienced
• Job Location: Alternatives Inc - Billings, MT 59101
• Position Type: Part Time
• Education Level: Graduate Degree
• Salary Range: $65.00 Hourly
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Nurse, We are hiring: Psychiatric – Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Starting Wage Salary: $65.00/hour, DOE – Consideration will be made for candidate’s experience and educational attainment. Job Type Part-Time, Non-Exempt Schedule
• Standard Hours: 10-20 hours per week, to be discussed at interview/offer stage

Training Orientation: Alternatives provides thorough orientation and training for all new staff. You can expect a one-week orientation, where you will learn all about Alternatives and be prepared for your role. This first week is scheduled from 9 AM to 5 PM at our Alternatives Training Center.

To be a successful Psychiatric - Mental Health NP, the following minimum skills and requirements must be met: Must have Nurse Practitioner certification specialization in psychiatric/mental health. Must be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

Current and good standing NP licensure by the Montana State Board of Medical Examiners. Current certification in AHA BLS. Knowledge of MAT Services. Current Montana Driver License. Ability to pass Federal workplace drug and alcohol testing requirements. What Will You Do in This Position?

The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive psychiatric care to adult patients in an inpatient and/or pre-release setting at Passages Women’s Center and Alpha House Men’s Facility.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the mental well-being of individuals within the local community corrections setting.

All psychiatric mental health care must follow the guidelines of the Department of Corrections and Alternatives, Inc. Provide comprehensive psychiatric and mental health care to adults in correctional facility setting.

Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, including mental status examinations and diagnostic assessments Prescribe and manage medication for incarcerated individuals as necessary. Develop and implement psychiatric-mental health treatment plans. Provide patient education and counseling to incarcerated population.

Order tests and initiate or perform selected diagnostics or procedures. Assist in discharge planning and teaching. Dictate discharge summary as directed. Make referrals to outside specialists as appropriate. Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition.

Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients. Visit and observe patients on rounds, update charts, and order therapy. Maintain and review incarcerated medical and psychiatric-mental health records, charts and other pertinent dates.

Communicate effectively with Alternatives Inc. medical team on appropriate course of treatment. Participate in occasional on-call duties as assigned and provide consultation as needed for mental health crises. On-call needs are infrequent but may arise to support resident care.

About the Team At Alternatives, you'll join a dedicated medical team led by our Medical Services Supervisor and working alongside our Medical Nurse Practitioner, Nurses, Medical Department Assistant, and Medication Aide.

Together, we provide comprehensive, client-centered care and support resident wellness through collaboration, compassion, and a shared commitment to those we serve. If you're passionate about helping others and making a meaningful impact, we look forward to welcoming you to the team Qualifications: