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

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD- -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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