Back to results

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in Oakland, California

LocumTenens.com
Friant, CA, 93626, USA
  • Market Salary: $140,260 - $205,400 p/year
  • Healthcare
  • Full-time
Our job summary
Competitive locum-to-perm pay for community psychiatric practice in Oakland. Provide full-time (40 hrs/wk) outpatient psychiatric NP coverage for adults with dual diagnosis in Oakland, CA. Day shift, Mon–Fri. Start ASAP after credentialing; minimum 3-month locums (locums-to-perm possible). - Valid NP licensure with prescriptive authority in CA (or ability to obtain) - Experience treating adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders - Ability to perform psychiatric evaluations, med management, and community outreach - Available for full-time day schedule (40 hrs/wk)
Full description
This Job at a Glance
  • Job Reference Id: ORD- -NP-CA
  • Title: NP
  • Dates Needed: As soon as credentialed and at least 3 months
  • Shift Type: Day Shift
  • Assignment Type: Outpatient
  • Call Required: No
  • Board Certification Required: Negotiable
  • Job Duration: Locums; Locums to Perm
About the Facility

This private nonprofit mental health facility specializes in community-based psychiatric care for individuals with dual diagnosis conditions. The organization provides comprehensive treatment services for patients with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders through mobile community outreach programs. The facility maintains modern documentation systems and dedicated support staff to ensure effective treatment delivery in non-traditional healthcare environments.

About the Facility Location

You may have heard of the incredible food scene or visited the stunning Lake Merritt, but thats just the beginning of whats happening in Oakland these days. Find out for yourself on assignment in Oakland, California.

About the Clinician‘s Workday

The psychiatric nurse practitioner will provide comprehensive community-based psychiatric services to adults with dual diagnosis conditions involving mental health and substance abuse disorders. Clinical duties include conducting thorough psychiatric evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing ongoing medication management in various community settings. The clinician will work Monday through Friday during day shift hours with full-time 40-hour weekly commitment and collaborate with support staff to ensure coordinated care delivery for patients requiring community-based treatment interventions.


Additional Job Details
  • Case Load/PPD: 8-10
  • Support Staff: Support staff and administrative personnel
  • Patient Population: Adults
  • Location Type: On-Site
  • Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
  • Government: No
  • Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
  • Cases Treated: Adults with dual diagnosis of mental health and substance abuse disorders
  • 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 community treatment protocols
  • Initial Evaluation Time: Standard psychiatric evaluation timeframes per community treatment protocols

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
Location restriction