Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Pontiac (79067)
- Centurion Health
- Pontiac, Illinois
- Full Time
Job DetailsJob Location: Pontiac Correctional Center - Pontiac, IL 61764Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: Professional DegreeJob Shift: DayJob Category: Medical Physician & Advanced Practice ProviderCenturion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Illinois Department of Corrections.
We are currently seeking a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Pontiac Correctional Facility located in Pontiac, Illinois.
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
12 months prior Psych NP experience required, 24 months prior experience preferred
Active, unrestricted IL APRN license
Active, unrestricted DEA
Must be able to pass background screening and credentialing
Shift
Day Shift
No nights, holidays or weekends
We offer comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:
Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off
Paid holidays
Flexible Spending Account
Continuing Education benefits
Much more...
Advantages of Working in Correctional Healthcare:
Freedom from complex, restrictive managed care policies and reimbursement hassles
Time to initiate change, track progress and conduct better follow-up
Ability to work with a clinically rich and diverse patient population
About Us
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.
For additional information, contact Amy Burns, Provider Recruiter, at ... or ...
We are currently seeking a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Pontiac Correctional Facility located in Pontiac, Illinois.
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
12 months prior Psych NP experience required, 24 months prior experience preferred
Active, unrestricted IL APRN license
Active, unrestricted DEA
Must be able to pass background screening and credentialing
Shift
Day Shift
No nights, holidays or weekends
We offer comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:
Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off
Paid holidays
Flexible Spending Account
Continuing Education benefits
Much more...
Advantages of Working in Correctional Healthcare:
Freedom from complex, restrictive managed care policies and reimbursement hassles
Time to initiate change, track progress and conduct better follow-up
Ability to work with a clinically rich and diverse patient population
About Us
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.
For additional information, contact Amy Burns, Provider Recruiter, at ... or ...
Job ID: 523151831
Originally Posted on: 6/1/2026
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