Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Coverage at OutpatientFacilityinAlabama
LocumTenens.com
Clanton, AL, 35045, USA
- Market Salary: $98,940 - $121,170 p/year
- Healthcare
- Full-time
Hybrid outpatient role with 3–4 onsite days and no call. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (locum), full-time day shift, Monday–Friday, ongoing 4‑month assignment in Northeast Alabama; hybrid outpatient clinic requiring prescriptive authority and robust documentation. - Active NP license with prescriptive authority
- Experience in outpatient psychiatric med management (depression, anxiety, SUD, bipolar, schizophrenia)
- Ability to complete 30‑min evaluations and 15–20 med checks/day
- Full-time availability for 3–4 onsite days/week
- Active DEA/controlled-substance registration (if required)
Full description
This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-NP-AL Title: NP Dates Needed: Ongoing for 4 months Shift Type: Day Shift Assignment Type: Outpatient Call Required: No Board Certification Required: No Job Duration: Locums About the Facility
A community mental health center offering inpatient and outpatient care, located in Northeast Alabama. The facility provides comprehensive psychiatric services with dedicated resources for mental health treatment and maintains modern documentation systems to ensure effective treatment delivery. The organization operates with interdisciplinary treatment teams to support patients requiring various levels of psychiatric care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. About the Facility Location
Alabama offers diverse outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the region, with state parks providing gardens and hiking trails. The area maintains extensive networks of public trails across multiple preserves for outdoor enthusiasts. The region serves as a hub for family activities and attractions, with ongoing concerts, festivals, and year-round events suitable for all ages. About the Clinician's Workday
The psychiatric nurse practitioner will provide comprehensive outpatient psychiatric services including medication management, psychiatric evaluations, and treatment plan authorization for patients across the lifespan. Clinical duties include conducting 30-minute initial evaluations and managing 15-20 medication checks per day for patients with depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, trauma, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. The clinician will work full-time Monday through Friday during day shifts in a hybrid position requiring at least 3-4 days on site with no call requirements. The position requires prescriptive authority and involves maintaining detailed documentation while collaborating with interdisciplinary treatment teams to ensure coordinated care delivery.
Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: 15-20 Support Staff: Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support Patient Population: All Ages Location Type: Hybrid Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes Government: No Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours) Cases Treated: Depression, anxiety, SUD, co-occurring disorders, trauma, bipolar, schizophrenia Average Length of Stay: Not applicable for outpatient setting Census: Not applicable for outpatient setting Med Checks/Follow-up per day: 15-20 medication management appointments per day Initial Evaluation Time: 30 minutes for initial psychiatric evaluations
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
A community mental health center offering inpatient and outpatient care, located in Northeast Alabama. The facility provides comprehensive psychiatric services with dedicated resources for mental health treatment and maintains modern documentation systems to ensure effective treatment delivery. The organization operates with interdisciplinary treatment teams to support patients requiring various levels of psychiatric care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. About the Facility Location
Alabama offers diverse outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the region, with state parks providing gardens and hiking trails. The area maintains extensive networks of public trails across multiple preserves for outdoor enthusiasts. The region serves as a hub for family activities and attractions, with ongoing concerts, festivals, and year-round events suitable for all ages. About the Clinician's Workday
The psychiatric nurse practitioner will provide comprehensive outpatient psychiatric services including medication management, psychiatric evaluations, and treatment plan authorization for patients across the lifespan. Clinical duties include conducting 30-minute initial evaluations and managing 15-20 medication checks per day for patients with depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, trauma, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. The clinician will work full-time Monday through Friday during day shifts in a hybrid position requiring at least 3-4 days on site with no call requirements. The position requires prescriptive authority and involves maintaining detailed documentation while collaborating with interdisciplinary treatment teams to ensure coordinated care delivery.
Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: 15-20 Support Staff: Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support Patient Population: All Ages Location Type: Hybrid Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes Government: No Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours) Cases Treated: Depression, anxiety, SUD, co-occurring disorders, trauma, bipolar, schizophrenia Average Length of Stay: Not applicable for outpatient setting Census: Not applicable for outpatient setting Med Checks/Follow-up per day: 15-20 medication management appointments per day Initial Evaluation Time: 30 minutes for initial psychiatric evaluations
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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