Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Locum Tenens

Position Overview:

A psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) is needed for an inpatient mental health facility.

• Provide psychiatric care to adult patients with complex conditions such as substance use disorders and severe depression.
• Conduct comprehensive monthly in-person evaluations, including medication reviews and treatment plan assessments.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.
• Perform approximately 20 hours per month, including one on-site 8-hour day and remote follow-ups.

• Prescriptive authority required.
• Experience with adult mental health populations, particularly substance use and depression.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, combining on-site and remote work.
• Strong collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary team.

The role involves managing a caseload of around 10 patients, with a focus on medication management and treatment continuity. Support staff includes nursing and administrative personnel. The position is part-time, with no call responsibilities or board certification requirements.