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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Behavioral Health Facility in Connecticut

LocumTenens.com
Rocky Hill, CT, 06067, USA
  • Healthcare
  • Full-time
Our job summary
Locum NP role covering two specialized behavioral health sites with flexible day schedules and rapid credentialing support. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, locum tenens, ASAP start for ~3 months; full-time 40 hrs/week across two Connecticut on-site locations (behavioral health clinic and residential treatment): Mon + alternating weekends 8am–4pm and two days 5am–1pm. - Active NP license with prescriptive authority in CT (or ability to obtain) - Experience in adult psychiatry and substance use disorder treatment - Comfortable with inpatient/residential and outpatient settings - Ability to manage 8–12 patients/day and document in EHR - Available for ASAP start and ~3-month locum assignment
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This Job at a Glance

  • Job Reference Id: ORD-210695-NP-CT

  • Title: NP

  • Dates Needed: ASAP - 3 months

  • Shift Type: Day Shift

  • Assignment Type: Inpatient; Outpatient

  • Call Required: No

  • Board Certification Required: No

  • Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

The facility operates psychiatric services across two specialized locations providing comprehensive behavioral health care for adults. One location functions as a behavioral health program focused on substance use treatment, offering structured support and recovery services in a clinical setting, while the other serves as a community-based organization providing mental health care and case management services. Both locations maintain modern documentation systems and established protocols to ensure effective psychiatric care delivery in environments designed to support comprehensive behavioral health services.

About the Facility Location

Connecticut offers diverse attractions suitable for families, including educational destinations like the Mystic Aquarium and Seaport that provide engaging experiences for visitors of all ages. The state features scenic outdoor destinations such as Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden with hiking trails and Kent Falls State Park in Kent with waterfalls and woodlands. The Connecticut coast presents varied landscapes ranging from upscale seaside mansions to charming fishing villages, making it one of the region‘s most picturesque road trip destinations.

About the Clinician‘s Workday

The psychiatric nurse practitioner will provide comprehensive psychiatric services across two behavioral health locations, conducting thorough evaluations and medication management for adults with mental health and substance use disorders. The clinician will work varied schedules including Monday and alternating weekends from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the behavioral health program, and two additional days per week from 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the residential treatment center. Responsibilities include developing individualized treatment plans, managing psychotropic medications, and maintaining detailed documentation while collaborating with nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care delivery throughout both specialized treatment environments.


Additional Job Details

  • Case Load/PPD: 8-12

  • Support Staff: Nursing staff, behavioral health professionals, and administrative support

  • Patient Population: Adults

  • Location Type: On-Site

  • Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes

  • Government: No

  • Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)

  • Cases Treated: Adults requiring mental health and substance use treatment services across behavioral health and residential settings

  • Average Length of Stay: Not applicable for outpatient setting

  • Census: Not applicable for outpatient setting

  • Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Variable based on patient needs and treatment protocols across both behavioral health clinic and residential treatment facility locations

  • Initial Evaluation Time: Standard psychiatric evaluation timeframes per facility protocols for comprehensive assessment


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

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