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Full Time Permanent

Job detail

Psychiatry Physician

Integrity Locums

Leavenworth, Kansas, United States

Job description

Coverage Needed

  • Start Date: 04/20/2026
  • End Date: 10/24/2026
  • Schedule: 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week

Clinical Details

  • Under the direction of a Psychiatrist, provide psychiatric nursing and mental health care for inmates/residents
  • Diagnose and treat mental health and emotional disorders
  • Offer individual and group therapy
  • Prescribe and monitor medications
  • Maintain detailed records of patient visits and progress
  • Assist in developing individualized treatment plans
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals
  • Provide crisis intervention when needed
  • Call: Accept on-call status

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Nursing, with a specialty in Psychiatric Nursing
  • Valid state licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
  • Current board certification as a PMHNP by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners or the American Nurse Credentialing Center
  • Active, unrestricted DEA or eligible to obtain
  • Knowledge of mental health and emotional disorders
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of correctional custody methods and techniques
  • US Citizenship required for ICE clearance
  • Must be at least board eligible to qualify for privileges
  • English proficiency: Speak, Read, Write
  • Preferred: A minimum of one year of experience in a clinical setting
  • Preferred: A valid driver's license