Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility inEastern Georgia

LocumTenens.com; Irwinton (GA); Sur place; USD 230 000 - 290 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

LocumTenens.com is seeking a board-certified psychiatrist for full-time, inpatient adult behavioral health care in Georgia. The assignment runs Monday through Friday, 40 hours weekly, on-site, with no call.

Responsibilities include psychiatric evaluations, admissions, medication management, and treatment plan development, plus participation in interdisciplinary team meetings. Prescriptive authority required; 6-month commitment with ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Board-certified psychiatrist required.
• Prescriptive authority required.
• Inpatient psychiatric experience preferred.
• Georgia licensed or eligible.

Responsabilités

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations for adult inpatients.
• Complete admissions as assigned and provide medication management.
• Develop and update treatment plans and participate in interdisciplinary meetings.
• On-site coverage with no call required.

Connaissances

Prescriptive authority

Board certification

Formation

MD/DO

Board Certification in Psychiatry

Description du poste

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD-223492-NP-GATitle: NPDates Needed: ASAP - minimum 6 month commitmentShift Type: Day ShiftAssignment Type: InpatientCall Required: NoBoard Certification Required: YesJob Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This hospital provides structured inpatient behavioral health services for adult patients requiring evaluation and ongoing psychiatric treatment. The facility maintains a multidisciplinary support team - including physicians, PMHNPs, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and case workers - to ensure continuity of care.

About the Facility Location

Georgia offers a range of outdoor and recreational activities suited to varied interests, including water sports, hiking, and nature exploration. The state features regional attractions spanning natural parks, scenic landscapes, and entertainment venues. Cultural and sightseeing experiences further contribute to the breadth of year-round activities available across the region.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians in this role will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric care for adult patients Monday through Friday during regular business hours, totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, completing admissions as assigned, providing medication management and follow-up care, developing and updating treatment plans, and participating in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings. No call coverage is required for this assignment.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: ~12-15
• PPDSupport Staff: MD, PMHNPS, Nurses, Social Workers, Psychologists, Case Workers
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No
• Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated: Acute psychosis, mood disorders, depression, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder
• Average Length of Stay: ~12 weeks (ranging)
• Census: 77