Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Georgia

Nurse Practitioner | Psychiatry - General/Other
Location: Georgia
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-223492-NP-GA
• Title: NP
• Dates Needed: ASAP - minimum 6 month commitment
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

This hospital provides structured inpatient behavioral health services for adult patients requiring evaluation and ongoing psychiatric treatment. The facility maintains a multidisciplinary support team - including physicians, PMHNPs, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and case workers - to ensure continuity of care.

Georgia offers a range of outdoor and recreational activities suited to varied interests, including water sports, hiking, and nature exploration. The state features regional attractions spanning natural parks, scenic landscapes, and entertainment venues. Cultural and sightseeing experiences further contribute to the breadth of year-round activities available across the region.

Clinicians in this role will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric care for adult patients Monday through Friday during regular business hours, totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, completing admissions as assigned, providing medication management and follow-up care, developing and updating treatment plans, and participating in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings. No call coverage is required for this assignment.

• Case Load/PPD: ~12-15 PPD
• Support Staff: MD, PMHNPS, Nurses, Social Workers, Psychologists, Case Workers
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No
• Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated: Acute psychosis, mood disorders, depression, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder
• Average Length of Stay: ~12 weeks (ranging)
• Census: 77

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