Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Clinic inBrooklyn, NY

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD-210139-NP-NY

Title: NP

Dates Needed: ASAP and ongoing

Shift Type: Day Shift

Assignment Type: Clinic

Call Required: No

Board Certification Required: Yes

Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility The ACT Team operates as a specialized community mental health program serving Brooklyn residents requiring intensive psychiatric support. This program provides comprehensive psychiatric care directly in community settings rather than traditional clinical environments. The team maintains a mobile approach to mental health service delivery with dedicated resources for community-based treatment interventions. About the Facility Location Brooklyn offers diverse attractions including the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, Coney Island boardwalk, and the Brooklyn Museum featuring world-class art collections. Visitors can explore Prospect Park with its scenic walking paths, attend performances at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, and experience the vibrant food scene in neighborhoods like DUMBO and Park Slope. The borough provides year-round cultural events, farmers markets, and waterfront activities along the East River promenade. About the Clinician's Workday The psychiatric nurse practitioner will provide comprehensive ACT team coverage for community-based psychiatric treatment. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and medication management in various community settings including private homes, shelters, and public areas. The clinician must have experience with community-based treatment programs and treating patients in non-traditional healthcare environments. The position requires full-time commitment with 40 hours per week, working Monday through Friday with no schedule flexibility.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: Variable based on community needs

Support Staff: Multidisciplinary ACT team members and administrative support

Patient Population: Adults

Location Type: On-Site

Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes

Government: No

Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)

Cases Treated: Adults requiring community-based psychiatric treatment in various settings

Average Length of Stay: Not applicable

Census: Not applicable

Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Variable based on patient needs and treatment protocols

Initial Evaluation Time: Standard psychiatric evaluation timeframes

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