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Psychiatric DNP Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Northeastern Connecticut

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Rocky Hill, CT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/6/2026

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What they do

A Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner provides mental health and nursing care to patients with psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders or substance abuse problems. Diagnoses mental illness, develops treatment plans and prescribes medications. Teaches patient's family about the patient's condition. Works at hospitals with dedicated mental health unit, fully dedicated psychiatric hospital or in independent practice working from nursing homes and physicians' offices.

$140,283 / year median in Connecticut

+18% projected growth

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Job Description

This Job at a

Glance Job Reference Id:

ORD-222463-NP-CT

Title:

NP Dates Needed:

ASAP -

Ongoing Shift Type:

Day Shift Assignment Type:

Inpatient Call Required:

No Board Certification Required:

No Job Duration:

Locums About the Facility This behavioral health facility in eastern Connecticut provides comprehensive inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults. The facility operates within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment supported by psychiatrists, registered nurses, and PMHNPs, with a focus on addressing a wide range of mental health and substance use needs. Coverage is sought for a qualified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to support clinical operations on an ongoing basis. About the Facility Location Located in a peaceful New England community, this area of Connecticut offers a quieter setting with convenient access to restaurants, shopping, outdoor recreation, and nearby metropolitan areas. Connecticut features a range of regional attractions, including state parks, coastal destinations, and cultural venues suited to diverse interests. Clinicians on assignment will find accessible year-round activities throughout the state. About the Clinicians Workday Clinicians in this role will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric services on a day shift schedule, totaling 40 hours per week, at an on-site behavioral health facility in Connecticut. The caseload is divided approximately evenly between adult patients and child/adolescent patients, with clinicians seeing 10-12 patients per day. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and providing medication management across all age groups. No call coverage is required for this assignment.

Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD:

10-12

Support Staff:

Psychiatrists, RNs, PMHNPs Patient Population:

All Ages Location Type:

On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required:

Yes Government:

No Shift Hours:

Full time (40 hours)

Cases Treated:

Adult inpatient psychiatric conditions; child and adolescent inpatient psychiatric conditions

Average Length of Stay:

Variable Census:

Variable Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist Digital hub for assignment details