Correctional & Forensic PMHNP Jobs
Last Updated: March 2026 | Correctional psychiatric nurse practitioner positions
Discover 33 forensic and correctional psych NP positions with premium pay
Why Consider Correctional Psychiatric NP Work?
High Clinical Autonomy
Work with diverse, complex psychiatric presentations including dual diagnosis, personality disorders, and acute psychosis with significant clinical independence.
Premium Compensation
Earn 15-25% more than standard PMHNP roles. Federal positions include pension, health insurance, and student loan forgiveness programs.
Make a Difference
Provide mental health care to an underserved population that desperately needs it. Your work directly impacts rehabilitation outcomes and community safety.
All Correctional Positions (33)
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YesCare
Posted 1 week ago
Forensic Nurse Practitioner — Impactful Mental Health Care
Centerstone
Posted on Feb 10, 2026
Part-Time PMHNP Corrections: Impactful Mental Health
NaphCare, Inc.
Posted on Feb 10, 2026
Top Employers
- A-Line Staffing Solutions5 jobs
- University Health3 jobs
- Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions2 jobs
- NaphCare, Inc.2 jobs
- Sumo Staffing2 jobs
- CoreCivic2 jobs
- Parkland Health and Hospital System2 jobs
- Centerstone1 job
Correctional NP Tips
- •Get trained in dual-diagnosis treatment
- •Learn de-escalation techniques early
- •Consider forensic nursing certification (AFN-BC)
- •Federal BOP positions offer top benefits
- •Ask about HRSA loan repayment eligibility
Correctional PMHNP FAQs
What do correctional PMHNPs do?
Correctional PMHNPs provide psychiatric care to incarcerated individuals in prisons, jails, and detention facilities. They conduct mental health assessments, manage psychotropic medications, provide crisis intervention, diagnose disorders, and develop treatment plans. They often work with complex presentations including co-occurring substance use disorders.
How much do forensic psychiatric nurse practitioners earn?
Forensic and correctional PMHNPs earn 15-25% more than standard psychiatric NP roles, with average salaries of $160,000-$200,000+. Federal Bureau of Prisons positions offer additional benefits including federal pension, health insurance, and student loan repayment programs.
Is correctional psychiatric nursing dangerous?
Correctional facilities have security protocols to protect healthcare providers. While the environment requires awareness and de-escalation skills, most PMHNPs report feeling safe. Facilities provide training on security procedures, and mental health providers are typically highly respected by the incarcerated population.
Do you need special certification for forensic PMHNP work?
While not required, Forensic Nursing Certification (AFN-BC) can enhance your candidacy and earning potential. Most employers provide facility-specific training. Experience with substance abuse treatment, crisis intervention, and dual-diagnosis populations is highly valued.