Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

The  Hampden County Sheriff’s Office  is not your average law enforcement agency.

Behind the walls of our facilities in Western Massachusetts, our firm but fair approach to corrections has been emulated across the country and changed countless lives for the better. We provide empathy and opportunity to all who come under our care and custody with the aim of uplifting individuals and their families.

Our  Public Health Model for Correctional Health Care  values wellness, treatment of disease, prevention of illness, and access to care during and after incarceration. The justice-involved population gets professional medical and mental health care while incarcerated, and we work to have a seamless transition to continue that care in the community post-release.

If you want to help make the world a better place by ensuring the justice-involved population gets the best medical and mental health services anywhere,  please consider joining our team!

The Hampden County Sheriff's Office is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and highly qualified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our Health Services team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled practitioner to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a rewarding career in a stable and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Possess the ability to diagnose, treat and manage patients with mental health and emotional disorders.
• Participate in daily interdisciplinary team meetings for the management of acutely ill patients residing in the evaluation and stabilization unit or program.
• Excellent experience prescribing and monitoring mental health medications.
• Conduct follow up mental health visits in accordance with the Mass Department of Mental Health (DMH) Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) as related to both acutely ill and chronically ill, stable individuals.
• Develops and monitors mental health treatment plans that are tailored to the patient with the ability to tweak treatment options where indicated.
• Works closely with DMH agents for transitional care for individuals with serious mental illness with a common goal of continuity of care once in the community.
• Possess knowledge for ordering, performing and interpreting lab tests and other diagnostic studies relating to mental health and emotional disorders.
• Provide clinical supervision to colleagues and other clinical staff.
• Provide individual and group education to individuals and clinical staff.

Why Join Us?

At the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office, we offer a highly competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including health insurance, retirement options, paid time off, and more. This is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team where your expertise in medical and addiction care will be valued and appreciated. We believe in providing the tools, resources, and environment for you to thrive and grow professionally.

Work Schedule :

Current shift : Monday-Friday with one Saturday per month. Must be able to work any shift as directed.

Join Our Team!

If you are looking for a role that combines clinical expertise, compassionate care, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply today.

Licensure by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Nursing is required.