Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility inWashington, DC

LocumTenens.com; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC is seeking a part-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for telehealth coverage to serve adults in outpatient care. This role supports flexible schedules with day shifts and 8 hours per week, focusing on evaluations and ongoing medication management.

The clinician will provide telepsychiatry, diagnose and treat adults with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other conditions, and will collaborate with a supervising physician as needed.

Qualifications

• PMHNP with prescriptive authority and board certification required.
• Provide outpatient telehealth psychiatric care for adults.
• Conduct evaluations and ongoing medication management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations via telehealth for adults.
• Medication management and follow-up appointments.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for psychiatric conditions.

Skills

Telehealth experience

Psychiatric evaluation

Medication management

Education

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Board Certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-226916-NP-DC
• Title: NP
• Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Outpatient
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This outpatient facility is seeking a part‑time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for telehealth coverage to meet the clinical needs of its adult patient population. The facility delivers psychiatric services to adults with conditions including PTSD, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and co‑occurring substance use disorders. Clinical operations are structured to support ongoing, telehealth‑based psychiatric care delivery on a part‑time basis.

About the Facility Location

The area offers a range of landmarks and cultural institutions suited to varied interests, including the Smithsonian museums, the National Gallery of Art, and the monuments and memorials along the National Mall, many of which are free to visit. Historic neighborhoods and waterfront areas provide additional ways to explore beyond central attractions. Notable sites such as the Library of Congress, the U.S. Botanic Garden, and Ford's Theatre round out the offerings for clinicians with diverse interests.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians in this role will provide part‑time outpatient psychiatric services via telehealth for an adult population, working day shifts totaling 8 hours per week. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, medication management and follow‑up appointments, and diagnostic assessments with treatment planning for adults presenting with PTSD, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and co‑occurring substance use disorders. Initial evaluations are scheduled for 60 minutes and medication management follow‑up appointments for 30 minutes; patient volume is variable.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Variable
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location Type: Telehealth
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No
• Shift Hours: Part time (8 hours)
• Cases Treated: Adult outpatient psychiatric conditions including PTSD, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and co‑occurring substance use disorders
• Med Checks/Follow‑up per day: 30 minutes per medication management follow‑up appointment
• Initial Evaluation Time: 60 minutes per initial evaluation