Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Job in New London Gr8Jobs

Location :

New London, Connecticut New London is a historic coastal city located along the Long Island Sound. New London combines its historical charm with a vibrant arts scene, diverse cultural offerings, and a growing waterfront community.

Healthcare Organization :

Urgent crisis center

• The Urgent Crisis Center provides immediate (no appointment necessary) care to children and teens experiencing a mental health or behavioral health crisis.

This can look like thoughts of suicide or self-injury, feelings of depression, anxiety, or hopelessness, out-of-control behaviors, substance misuse, or any other mental health crisis. Who is this program for? Children and youth, ages 4-18, experiencing an active and urgent mental health crisis.

Opportunity :

Locums (Contractor) PMHNP for

Urgent Crisis Center Coverage Start Date/Duration:

ASAP; ongoing contract

Schedule:

Monday

• Friday, 5pm
• 10pm (swing shift) or Monday
• Thursday 5pm
• 10pm. Saturdays available if interested, 10am
• 6pm. 20-25 hours per week No call Coverage at urgent crisis center in New London providing care to children and teens experiencing a mental or behavioral health crisis, average ages 4
• 18 years of age Patients spend about 3 hours on average at the center and can be held up to 23 hours max PMHNP will work with an interdisciplinary team of BH workers.

PMHNP will provide consults, evaluations, and small case load of med mgmt. patients. Current weekly census is 12-16 and working on moving to 20-30 patients during the week Connecticut license

Compensation :

Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.