Advance Practice Nurse; Psychiatric)(Psychiatric Mid-Level Practitioner

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements.

Education: A graduate or higher level degree in nursing from an accredited educational program in the area of expertise or specialty indicated by the position. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.

Lisans &

Certifications:

Applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination and applicants applying for Advanced Practice Nurse positions must be licensed or registered by a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States in the clinical specialty required by the position.

NOTE: ALL applicants MUST electronically upload proof of current, active, full and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse for verification at the time you apply.

All qualified referred candidates will undergo a credentialing process. This process includes validation of medical examinations, education, internship and residency. Please electronically upload these documents along with your required supporting documentation at the time you apply.

Education:

GS-11: Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field.

GS-12:
There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at this grade level.

Experience:

GS-11 and GS-12: Work experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Applicants must have at least one or more full years of professional nursing experience that is equivalent to the next lower grade level.

Some examples of qualifying experience are:

• GS-11:
  Experience which demonstrates knowledge of a wide range of nursing and medical principles, theories, techniques and practices to perform clinical evaluations and medical management of patients with psychiatric disorders under the supervision of a physician.
• Experience in assisting with psychotherapeutic interventions including theory and practice of individual therapies, behavior modification and cognitive behavior therapy and group therapy.
• Experience devising, implementing and evaluating plans based on assessment of the physical, psychological, emotional, social and environmental needs of clients as directed by a physician.

• GS-12:
  Experience which demonstrates knowledge of a wide range of nursing and medical principles, theories, techniques and practices to perform clinical evaluations and medical management of patients with psychiatric disorders.
• Experience in psychotherapeutic interventions including theory and practice of individual therapies, behavior modification and cognitive behavior therapy and group therapy.
• Experience devising, implementing and evaluating plans based on assessment of the physical, psychological, emotional, social and environmental needs of clients.

GS-11 and GS-12: Applicants applying for this position MUST also possess the following Selective Factor. In the event you do not possess the Selective Factors, you will be found ineligible for the position.

GS-11:
Applicants must have six months of experience in a mental health setting as a medical professional.

GS-12:
Applicants must have one year of experience in a mental health setting as a medical professional.

NOTE: All applicants must clearly address the Selective Factor in their resume.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.