Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at OutpatientFacility in North Caro

Job Reference Id:

ORD-210231-NP-NC

Title:

NP

Dates Needed:

ASAP - Ongoing

Shift Type:

Day Shift

Assignment Type:

Outpatient

Call Required:

No

Board Certification Required:

Negotiable

Job Duration:

Locums

About the Facility This ACT facility specializes in community-based psychiatric care for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness through mobile outreach programs. The organization provides intensive psychiatric services directly in community settings rather than traditional clinical environments with dedicated resources for field-based treatment delivery. About the Facility Location North Carolina offers diverse regional attractions including outdoor recreation opportunities, cultural institutions, and year-round activities. The state provides access to mountain scenery and coastal areas, offering residents and visitors both outdoor recreation and urban amenities throughout the region. About the Clinician's Workday The psychiatric nurse practitioner will provide specialized ACT team services for adults with severe and persistent mental illness who often experience frequent hospitalizations, homelessness, or treatment non-compliance. Clinical duties include conducting psychiatric evaluations and medication management in various community settings while collaborating with the multidisciplinary ACT team to deliver intensive mobile psychiatric services. The position requires full-time commitment working Monday through Friday during day shift hours with prescriptive authority to manage complex psychiatric conditions and substance use disorders in non-traditional healthcare environments.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD:

3-6

Support Staff:

Multidisciplinary ACT team members

Patient Population:

Adults

Location Type:

On-Site

Prescriptive Authority Required:

Yes

Government:

No

Shift Hours:

Full time (40 hours)

Cases Treated:

Schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, co-occurring substance use disorders

Average Length of Stay:

Not applicable for community setting

Census:

Not applicable for community setting

Med Checks/Follow-up per day:

Variable based on patient needs and ACT team protocols

Initial Evaluation Time:

Variable based on patient complexity and community setting requirements

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