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Nurse Practitioner | Psychiatry - General/Other
Location: Connecticut
Employer: LocumTenens.com
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAPAbout the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with LocumTenens.com to find a qualified Psychiatry NP in Connecticut! This Job at a GlanceJob Reference Id: ORD-222463-NP-CT
Title: NPDates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
Shift Type: Day Shift
Assignment Type: Inpatient
Call Required: NoBoard Certification Required: NoJob Duration: LocumsAbout the Facility This behavioral health facility 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 range of mental health and substance use needs. Locum tenens coverage is sought for a qualified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to support clinical operations on an ongoing basis.
About the Facility Location: Northeastern Connecticut, often called the Quiet Corner, spans approximately 521 square miles across Windham County and parts of Tolland and New London counties, encompassing 16 towns with a population of roughly 96,000 residents. The region is characterized by rural landscapes, including forests, farmlands, and historic districts, with Route 169 designated as a National Scenic Byway and outdoor destinations such as Mashamoquet Brook State Park and Natchaug State Forest available for recreation. Visitors and residents may also access cultural attractions such as the Roseland Cottage Museum, local vineyards along the Connecticut Wine Trail, and historic mill districts throughout the area.
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. The caseload is divided approximately evenly between adult patients and child and 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, PMHNPsPatient Population: All Ages
Location Type: On-Site
Prescriptive Authority Required: YesGovernment: NoShift Hours: Full time (40 hours) Cases Treated: Adult inpatient psychiatric conditions; child and adolescent inpatient psychiatric conditions Average Length of Stay: Variable
Census: Variable
Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist Digital hub for assignment details
Contact: About LocumTenens.com
The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. That’s what we do. Every day. We’re LocumTenens.com. We connect clients and clinicians to take care of patients. How do we do it? By doing it better than everyone else. Whether you’re looking for a locum tenens job or locum tenens coverage, our experienced agents have the specialized knowledge, know-how, and personal relationships to take care of you and your search. LocumTenens.com provides comprehensive onboarding and optional 1099 financial consulting from a partner advisor. We cover your malpractice insurance (A++) and provide assistance with credentialing, privileging, licensing, housing and travel. Our LocumTenens.com agents have the specialized knowledge and personal connections to provide the best locum tenens experience and negotiate top pay on your behalf.1770653EXPPLAT

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