Locum Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

MD Staffing; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Malpractice coverage support

Clinical & administrative support

Weekly pay

Travel coverage

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing organization in California is seeking qualified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) for remote telemedicine and onsite locum opportunities. Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, providing therapy, and collaborating with the care team. Candidates must hold active ARNP licensure and have strong communication skills. This role offers a flexible schedule, malpractice coverage, and support from dedicated consultants. Ideal for those wanting to deliver high-quality mental health care in various settings.

Qualifications

• Experience providing psychiatric care via telehealth preferred.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection.
• Organized, self-directed, and timely with documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual psychiatric evaluations and medication management.
• Provide psychotherapy and mental health support.
• Collaborate with physicians and the broader care team.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic capability

Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Education

Active ARNP licensure (PMHNP required)

Current DEA certification

California state licensure

Job description

Position Overview

Company: MD Staffing Services, Inc.
Location: California (Remote Telemedicine + Onsite Locum Options)
Job Type: Locum Tenens, Contract, Part-Time, Full-Time
Schedule: Flexible

MD Staffing Services is actively recruiting Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) licensed in California for upcoming telemedicine and onsite locum opportunities statewide. We partner with healthcare organizations to deliver high-quality mental health care through modern telepsychiatry programs and facility-based assignments. Our clinician-owned leadership team understands what psychiatric providers need to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and follow-up visits via secure video platforms.
• Provide psychotherapy, counseling, and mental health support as clinically appropriate.
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized patient care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and the broader care team to ensure coordinated, whole-person care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation within 24 hours.
• Stay current on best practices in psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and evidence-based mental health treatment.

Telemedicine Benefits

• Full remote practice
• Malpractice coverage support
• Dedicated Locum Consultant
• Full-Service Credentialing Support
• Clinical & administrative support
• Weekly 1099 pay
• Travel Coverage (flights, rental cars, lodging)
• Malpractice coverage
• Dedicated recruiter
• NALTO & NCQHA credentialing standards team
• Variety of short- and long-term assignments

Requirements (Qualifications)

• Active ARNP licensure (PMHNP required) and current DEA certification
• California state licensure required (or ability to obtain quickly)
• Experience providing psychiatric care via telehealth preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic capability
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Reliable high-speed internet connection
• Organized, self-directed, and timely with documentation

About MD Staffing Services

MD Staffing Services is a clinician- and veteran-owned medical staffing and telehealth organization that provides Nurse Practitioners and advanced practitioners to healthcare systems nationwide.

We partner with hospitals, clinics, correctional facilities, government agencies, and private practices to place top-tier clinicians into telemedicine and on-site roles. Our mission is to remove the administrative burden from providers so you can focus on what matters most: patient care.

We are expanding rapidly in California and are building a core team of psychiatric providers for long-term telemedicine contracts and recurring onsite locum assignments.

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