Psychiatric DNP Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Northeastern Connecticut

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:  ORD-222463-NP-CT
• Title:  NP
• Dates Needed:  ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type:  Day Shift
• Assignment Type:  Inpatient
• Call Required:  No
• Board Certification Required:  No
• Job Duration:  Locums

About the Facility

This behavioral health facility in eastern Connecticut provides comprehensive inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults. The facility operates within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment supported by psychiatrists, registered nurses, and PMHNPs, with a focus on addressing a wide range of mental health and substance use needs. Coverage is sought for a qualified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to support clinical operations on an ongoing basis.

About the Facility Location

Located in a peaceful New England community, this area of Connecticut offers a quieter setting with convenient access to restaurants, shopping, outdoor recreation, and nearby metropolitan areas. Connecticut features a range of regional attractions, including state parks, coastal destinations, and cultural venues suited to diverse interests. Clinicians on assignment will find accessible year-round activities throughout the state.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians in this role will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric services on a day shift schedule, totaling 40 hours per week, at an on-site behavioral health facility in Connecticut. The caseload is divided approximately evenly between adult patients and child/adolescent patients, with clinicians seeing 10-12 patients per day. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and providing medication management across all age groups. No call coverage is required for this assignment.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:  10-12
• Support Staff:  Psychiatrists, RNs, PMHNPs
• Patient Population:  All Ages
• Location Type:  On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:  Yes
• Government:  No
• Shift Hours:  Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated:  Adult inpatient psychiatric conditions;  child and adolescent inpatient psychiatric conditions
• Average Length of Stay:  Variable
• Census:  Variable

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