Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Southern Illinois

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id:ORD-227027-NP-IL Title:NP Dates Needed:ASAP - Ongoing Shift Type:Day Shift Assignment Type:Outpatient Call Required:No Board Certification Required:Yes Job Duration:Locums About the Facility This community behavioral health facility delivers outpatient psychiatric services via telehealth to a patient population spanning all ages. The facility is structured to support ongoing locum tenens coverage from a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with full practice authority. Clinical operations are appointment-based and organized to facilitate continuity of psychiatric care delivery. About the Facility Location The region offers a range of outdoor recreational opportunities suited to varied interests, including access to natural landscapes, water-based activities, hiking, and year-round leisure options. The area provides diverse dining and leisure amenities, making it a practical base for regional exploration and outdoor pursuits. About the Clinician's Workday Clinicians in this role will provide full-time outpatient psychiatric services via telehealth for a patient population spanning all ages, working day shifts Monday through Thursday, 8.5 hour day, with a 30-minute unpaid break per day. Clinical responsibilities include conducting initial psychiatric evaluations (60 minutes each) and medication management follow-up appointments (20 to 30 minutes each), with flexibility permitted for complex cases, for patients presenting with depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, ADHD, and related conditions. All visits are appointment-only, and full practice authority is required for all clinicians considered for this position. No call coverage is required for this assignment. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD:Varies Location Type:Telehealth Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes Government:No Shift Hours:Full time (40 hours) Cases Treated:Depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, ADHD, and related psychiatric conditions; patient population spanning all ages Med Checks/Follow-up per day:20 to 30 minutes per medication management follow-up appointment; flexibility available for complex cases Initial Evaluation Time:60 minutes per initial evaluation #J-18808-Ljbffr LocumTenens.com