Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility inTrenton, NJ

LocumTenens.com; Augusta (GA); Remote; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com seeks a part-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to provide outpatient psychiatric care via telehealth for patients aged 4–64. The role emphasizes precise evaluation and collaborative treatment planning.

Clinicians will perform initial psychiatric evaluations and medication management follow-ups, with no on-call responsibilities, totaling 10 hours weekly across two evenings and one morning shift.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner with PMHNP board certification.
• Prescriptive authority is required.
• Experience in outpatient psychiatry via telehealth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations (60 minutes per evaluation).
• Provide medication management follow‑ups (30 minutes per visit).
• Treat patients ages 4–64 across the lifespan; telehealth assignment.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluation

Medication management

Telehealth

Outpatient care

Education

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Certified PMHNP (board certified)

Job description

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD-NP-NJTitle: NPDates Needed: ASAP - OngoingShift Type: Day Shift; Night ShiftAssignment Type: OutpatientCall Required: NoBoard Certification Required: YesJob Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This facility operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to delivering behavioral health services to children, youth, and families. The facility provides outpatient psychiatric care within a structured clinical environment supported by an established organizational mission.

About the Facility Location

Trenton offers a range of cultural and historical attractions suited to varied interests. Notable destinations include the Old Barracks Museum, the New Jersey State Museum, the Passage Theatre, and the Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey, which performs at Patriots Theater at the War Memorial. Clinicians on assignment will also find access to bowling venues, live music, and community events throughout the area.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians in this role will provide part-time outpatient psychiatric services via telehealth for a patient population spanning ages 4-64, working 10 hours per week across two evening shifts (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) and one morning shift (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM). Clinical responsibilities include conducting initial psychiatric evaluations (60 minutes per evaluation) and providing medication management follow‑up appointments (30 minutes per visit) for patients presenting across the lifespan. Case types include outpatient medication management and psychiatric evaluations. No call coverage is required for this assignment.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: Variable

Patient Population: All Ages

Location Type: Telehealth

Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes

Government: No

Shift Hours: Part time (10 hours)

Cases Treated: Outpatient medication management and psychiatric evaluations across the lifespan; ages 4-64

Med Checks/Follow-up per day: 30 minutes per medication management follow-up appointment

Initial Evaluation Time: 60 minutes per initial psychiatric evaluation

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