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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPsychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Correctional Healthcare – Ohio
Position Type: Contract
Assignment Length: Approximately 3 months, with potential for extension
Schedule: Weekdays only — No nights, weekends, or holidays
Hours: 20–30 hours per week
Typical Core Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Position Overview
We are seeking a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide on-site psychiatric services to the male population at an Ohio correctional reception center .
The PMHNP will provide clinical mental health services within a correctional healthcare environment while working collaboratively with the facility's healthcare team.
The schedule is Monday through Friday , with no nights, weekends, or holidays . There is some flexibility in scheduling based on facility needs, with core hours generally falling between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM .
This assignment is expected to last approximately 3 months , with the possibility of extension based on facility needs and mutual fit.
Schedule
20–30 hours per week
Weekdays only
No nights
No weekends
No holidays
Flexible scheduling based on facility needs
Core hours typically between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM
Required Qualifications & Credentials
Candidates must have:
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner credentials
Active Ohio Medical License
Current ANCC certification
Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification
Healthcare-professional level BLS/CPR certification
Ability to work in a secure correctional facility
Ability to successfully complete all required facility screenings and credentialing
Required Submission Documents
All required documents must be submitted with the candidate's initial bid. Missing documentation will result in the bid being rejected, and the candidate cannot be resubmitted.
Please provide:
Current Resume
Cover Letter
Right to Represent (RTR)
Healthcare-professional level BLS/CPR certification
Completed ODRC packet
Ohio Medical License — License Look-Up/eLicense documentation
ANCC Certificate
DEA Certification
US Passport or Naturalization Card if the candidate was born outside of the United States
This is a secure correctional facility. Candidates must comply with all facility security procedures.
Cell phones are not permitted until all required paperwork has been submitted and approved.
All personnel must successfully clear a metal detector.
Cans, tobacco products, vapes, and similar prohibited items are not permitted inside the facility.
Food and beverages must be kept in clear, see-through containers .
No more than 1 gallon of water may be brought into the facility.
Additional facility security and entry requirements may apply.
Why Consider This Assignment?
Weekday schedule
No nights, weekends, or holidays
20–30 hours per week
Flexible hours based on facility needs
Approximately 3-month assignment with potential extension
Opportunity to provide psychiatric care in a correctional healthcare setting
Worksite address
orient, OH, 43146, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.