Advanced Practice Professional (NP/PA) M/F PT Addiction/Primary (84750)

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

We are currently seeking a part-time Advanced Practice Professional (NP/PA) with experience in managing addiction disorders and providing primary care at the Metropolitan Transition Center in Jessup, Maryland.

This position is part-time Monday and Friday from 8a-430p

The Nurse Practitioner works under the supervision of a physician in a correctional environment and is responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management. This includes collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, performing assessments, diagnosing patients, and medication management.

Benefits of Working in Corrections

• A clinically interesting, diverse patient population in a secure and structured setting
• Freedom from insurance, coding and reimbursement hassles
• Ability to spend time with your patients. No more cancellations or "no shows"
• Salary is consistent and is not based on patient volume
• Providers are not required to sign employment contracts or non-compete agreements

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Maryland APRN license
• Ability to pass background check
• 2+ years' experience working as an NP
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration
• One to two years' experience in a progressive supervisory or management position in an outpatient/inpatient substance abuse program
• Two years' experience providing direct care in a community or correctional substance abuse program