Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Fort Wayne, IN

Nurse Practitioner | Psychiatry - General/Other
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Employer: Lancesoft Inc
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Description

We are seeking a qualified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for a locum tenens assignment in Fort Wayne, Indiana, starting October 19, 2026, with coverage potentially extending through December 31, 2026. The provider will deliver inpatient psychiatric care, manage medications, participate in treatment team meetings, and support the ongoing treatment of new and existing patients. The ideal candidate will collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), other Nurse Practitioners, and the clinical team to provide high-quality behavioral health services.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments for new and existing patients.
• Provide inpatient psychiatric rounding and monitor patient progress.
• Manage psychiatric medications and adjust treatment plans as clinically indicated.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and coordinate patient care.
• Provide ongoing psychiatric management for youth and/or adult patients, as assigned.
• Monitor treatment outcomes and document clinical findings and care plans.
• Collaborate with the CMO, other Nurse Practitioners, and the broader clinical team.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the WellSky electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Manage a patient caseload of up to 20 patients.
• Follow established clinical protocols, patient safety standards, and applicable healthcare regulations

Requirements

Qualifications

• Current and valid Nurse Practitioner license eligible for practice in Indiana.
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification and appropriate board certification or board eligibility (BC/BE).
• Relevant experience in psychiatric and inpatient behavioral health settings.
• Candidates with relevant clinical experience may be considered in lieu of fellowship training.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to provide psychiatric medication management and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working with youth and/or adult psychiatric populations, as applicable.
• No Suboxone certification required.