Now Hiring: Part-Time Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Teller County Jail – Divide, CO
Schedule: Part-Time | 8-Hour Day Shift | 1 Day Per Week
Are you a compassionate Psychiatric RN looking for meaningful part-time work? Join Southern Health Partners and help provide quality behavioral healthcare to an underserved population in a safe, structured correctional setting.
This role offers the opportunity to build therapeutic relationships, collaborate with an experienced healthcare team, and make a lasting impact—without the stress of hospital overcrowding.
As our Psychiatric RN, you'll play an essential role in supporting the mental health and well-being of patients by:
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Conducting comprehensive mental health assessments and ongoing evaluations
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Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans
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Providing therapeutic interventions and psychoeducation
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Facilitating individual and group counseling focused on coping skills, substance use, trauma, anger management, and emotional wellness
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Collaborating with medical providers, nursing staff, correctional officers, and community resources to coordinate patient care
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Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation
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Monitoring patient progress and making appropriate treatment recommendations
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Supporting discharge planning and referrals for continued care upon release
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Staying current on best practices in behavioral health and correctional healthcare
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Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Colorado
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Minimum of 2 years of psychiatric nursing experience
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Experience caring for patients with behavioral health diagnoses including substance use disorders, personality disorders, mood disorders, and psychosis
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Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills
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Ability to remain calm, professional, and compassionate in a structured environment
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Correctional healthcare experience is preferred but not required
Part-Time Perks Include:
✔ Bi-weekly direct deposit
✔ 401(k) eligibility after one year
✔ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
✔ Monthly continuing education opportunities and tuition discounts
✔ Safe, secure work environment
✔ Employee referral bonus program
✔ Company-paid professional liability insurance
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Predictable part-time schedule—just one 8-hour shift each week
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Supportive interdisciplinary team
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Opportunities for professional growth
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Meaningful work serving an often overlooked population
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Competitive compensation
This position is located inside the Teller County Jail in Divide, Colorado. Candidates must successfully complete a background check, drug screening, and facility security clearance prior to employment.
If you're ready to use your psychiatric nursing expertise to improve lives while enjoying flexibility and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
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Southern Health Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
