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

LocumTenens.com, LLC; Washington; Remote; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC is seeking a part-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for telehealth coverage to serve adults with PTSD, schizophrenia, depression and anxiety. The position offers day shifts totaling 8 hours per week.

You will perform psychiatric evaluations, prescribe and manage medications, and conduct follow-ups with treatment planning for adults. Prescriptive authority is required.

Qualifications

• Psychiatric care experience preferred.
• Outpatient psychiatry experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations for adults via telehealth.
• Prescribe and manage medications with regular follow-ups.
• Develop and monitor treatment plans for adults with PTSD, schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety.

Job description

This 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