Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Brockton, MA, 02301, USA
- Healthcare
- Temporary
- Psychiatric nurse practitioner
- mental health care
- inpatient psychiatry
A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive inpatient behavioral health care through evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management for adult patients. This locum tenens role in Brockton, MA involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and offers a 4-week assignment with potential extension. The position requires board certification, experience in inpatient psychiatry, and licensure eligibility in Massachusetts.
Join our team as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at a behavioral health center in Brockton, MA, where you'll provide comprehensive mental health care in an inpatient setting. This short-term 4-week assignment, with the possibility of extension, offers an excellent opportunity to impact patients' lives through evidence-based evaluation and treatment. Work from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, focusing on a diverse adult patient population with various psychiatric conditions.
Key Details
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Inpatient
- Start Date: ASAP
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Patient Population: Adult
- Location: Brockton, MA
- Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates
Benefits
- Weekly direct deposit
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Supportive credentialing assistance
- Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
- Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)
Job Responsibilities
- Provide evidence-based evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment, including prescribing medications
- Develop and adjust treatment plans, provide crisis intervention, and complete clinical documentation
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and coordinate with case managers and family members
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in inpatient psychiatry
- Board certification required; PMHNP certification
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Massachusetts, including controlled substance license
Working Hours
- Monday-Friday
- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Skills
- Inclusive, non-stigmatizing approach
- Experience working with vulnerable populations, including those experiencing homelessness and substance abuse
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a broader team




