Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Denver, CO

Nurse Practitioner | Psychiatry - General/Other Location: Denver, CO Employer: LocumTenens.com Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-215169-NP-CO Title: NP Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing Shift Type: Day Shift Assignment Type: Inpatient;Residential Treatment Call Required: Negotiable Board Certification Required: Yes Job Duration: Locums About the Facility This facility operates as a detox and residential treatment center providing structured psychiatric services for adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. The facility maintains an average census of 100 patients with an average length of stay of 40 days, supporting care for conditions including alcohol use disorder, detoxification and withdrawal management, depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and bipolar disorder. An interdisciplinary team model guides treatment delivery across both inpatient and residential programming. About the Facility Location The facility is located approximately 15-20 minutes from downtown Denver, Colorado. The surrounding region offers a range of attractions, including scenic mountain views, outdoor recreation, cultural institutions, and access to diverse dining and entertainment options throughout the Denver metropolitan area. Clinicians will find a wide variety of year-round activities and community experiences in this vibrant region. About the Clinician's Workday The psychiatric nurse practitioner will provide comprehensive psychiatric care for adults during day shifts, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, within a detox and residential substance use treatment program. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, medication management visits, and treatment planning, with an average caseload of 30-35 patients and approximately 10-15 patients seen per day. The clinician will complete 1-2 admissions daily and provide weekly follow-up care for detox patients. The clinician will collaborate with therapists, nursing staff, behavioral health technicians, case managers, and medical leadership as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: 10-15 PPD Support Staff: Therapists, nursing staff, medical providers, behavioral health technicians, case managers, and clinical leadership Patient Population: Adults Location Type: On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes Government: No Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours) Cases Treated: Alcohol Use Disorder, Detoxification/Withdrawal Management, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder Average Length of Stay: 40 days Census: 100 Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Not applicable Initial Evaluation Time: Not applicable 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 Contact: