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

LocumTenens.com; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

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Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a psychiatric NP to provide part-time outpatient telehealth services for patients aged 4 to 64. The clinician will cover two evenings and one morning per week, totaling 10 hours, with 60-minute initial evaluations and 30-minute follow-ups for medication management.

This role has no call obligations and operates remotely via telehealth in a non-profit clinical setting. The ideal candidate holds NP certification with psychiatric specialization and can manage

Qualifications

• Part-time outpatient psychiatric services via telehealth.
• Ages 4-64 and two evening shifts plus one morning shift weekly.
• Prescriptive authority required.
• No call coverage required.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial psychiatric evaluations (60 minutes each).
• Follow-up medication management visits (30 minutes).
• Deliver care via telehealth for a patient population 4–64.
• No on-site hospital call coverage.

Skills

Outpatient psychiatry

Telehealth

Prescriptive authority

Part-time

Education

Nurse Practitioner (NP) certification

Psychiatric NP board certification

Tools

EHR systems

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

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