Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Clinic in Connecticut

LocumTenens.com

Rocky Hill, CT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Behavioral Health, Casinos, Community Health, Community and Social Services, Government, Medications, Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Psychiatric Nursing, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality of Care
LOCATION
Rocky Hill, CT
POSTED
8 days ago
This Job at a Glance
  • Job Reference Id: ORD-212057-NP-CT
  • Title: NP
  • Dates Needed: Early/Mid May - Mid August
  • Shift Type: Day Shift
  • Assignment Type: Outpatient
  • Call Required: No
  • Board Certification Required: No
  • Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility

This structured behavioral health day treatment program provides a higher level of outpatient care for adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The facility offers multiple hours of clinical programming several days per week to support stabilization and recovery without requiring inpatient admission. The organization maintains established protocols for comprehensive behavioral health services in a community-based treatment environment.

About the Facility Location

This area features notable attractions including Foxwoods Resort Casino, Yale University, and Mohegan Sun Casino with its accompanying arena. The region offers maritime experiences through Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium, along with recreational activities such as kayaking and canoeing on the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound. Cultural offerings include various museums and historic trolley experiences, with seasonal events typically beginning in early May.

About the Clinician's Workday

The psychiatric nurse practitioner will evaluate, diagnose, and manage treatment for clients with co-occurring disorders including substance use during part-time day shifts totaling 24 hours per week. Clinical responsibilities include prescribing and overseeing medications such as Suboxone, Sublocade, and Methadone for patients requiring specialized substance use treatment. The clinician will complete comprehensive assessments and intakes to support patient-centered recovery care in the structured day treatment program environment.

Additional Job Details
  • Case Load/PPD: 6-12
  • Patient Population: Adults
  • Location Type: On-Site
  • Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
  • Government: No
  • Shift Hours: Part time (24 hours)
  • Cases Treated: Adults with co-occurring disorders including substance use
  • Average Length of Stay: Not applicable
  • Census: Not applicable
  • Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Variable
  • Initial Evaluation Time: 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

About the Company

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LocumTenens.com

Welcome to a Career Opportunity with LocumTenens.com! We are a member of the Jackson Healthcare family of companies, the third largest healthcare staffing company in the U.S., serving more than 7 million patients in over 1,400 healthcare facilities. You will find us included among Atlanta's Best Places to Work and ranked #6 on Fortune 2018 Best Companies to Work for in Health Care and Biopharma. When hospitals or medical facilities are understaffed, they rely on us to find them the right temporary healthcare providers on demand. Patients Need Doctors – that’s where we come in … and you don’t need a medical degree! Demand is high and career opportunities are expanding.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services