Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry Needed in AL
- ID: 204413
- Updated April 16th, 2025
- Job ID 204413
- Job Title Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry
- Provider Type Nurse Practitioner
- Specialty Psychiatry
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State AL
- Practice Setting Mental Health
- Duration 48 Days
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens position at a mental health facility in Alabama. This 48-day assignment begins on 04/28/2025, with a potential for extension. The schedule alternates between 3 and 4 days per week, with 12-hour shifts (7 AM to 7 PM) in the crisis center. The ideal candidate should be comfortable managing a wide range of mental health cases, including anxiety, major depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. This opportunity involves working in a crisis center, conducting evaluations, providing medication management, and transitioning patients to outpatient care using Avatar software.
Job Details:
Location: Alabama
Facility Type: Mental Health Facility
Start Date: 04/28/2025
LOA: 48 days
Provider Type Needed: Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry
Schedule: Alternating 3 and 4 days per week, 7 AM-7 PM (12-hour shifts)
Job Responsibilities and Duties:
• Provide psychiatric care in a crisis center setting
• Conduct mental health evaluations and assessments
• Manage a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder
• Provide medication management for psychiatric patients
• Facilitate patient transitions to outpatient care
• Utilize Avatar software for patient documentation and management
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Adhere to all facility policies and procedures
Additional Information:
• Alabama nurse practitioner license required
• Rotating schedule with another NP
• Potential for assignment extension
Apply now to learn more!
Benefits:
• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.
Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.
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Job Benefits
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided