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

LocumTenens.com; Springfield (MO); Remote; USD 26,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com seeks a part-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to deliver outpatient telepsychiatry services to patients aged 4-64. Shifts total 10 hours per week, spread over two evening blocks and one morning session, with no on-site duties.

The role emphasizes initial psychiatric evaluations (60 minutes) and medication management follow-ups (30 minutes) via telehealth, with no call coverage required. Prescriptive authority is required.

Qualifications

• Outpatient psychiatric care via telehealth for ages 4-64.
• Board-certified NP with prescriptive authority required.
• Part-time assignment with scheduled evening and morning shifts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations (60 minutes).
• Provide medication management follow-ups (30 minutes).
• Deliver outpatient psychiatric services across lifespan; no call coverage.

Skills

Prescriptive authority

Outpatient care

Telehealth

Education

Nurse Practitioner degree

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:
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• Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
• Digital hub for assignment details