Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Clinic in Massachusetts

Job description

About the facility

The facility operates as an outpatient behavioral health clinic specializing in comprehensive psychiatric care for patients of all ages. The clinic provides a full range of mental health services in a professional healthcare environment. The practice maintains standard clinic hours Monday through Friday with no evening or weekend coverage requirements.

About the facility location

This region offers diverse recreational activities throughout the year, from regional attractions and cultural events to outdoor recreation opportunities. Visitors can enjoy year-round activities including music festivals, seasonal outdoor adventures, and winter sports at nearby mountain locations.

About the clinician's workday

The clinician will provide comprehensive psychiatric services including initial evaluations and follow-up care for patients across all age groups in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include conducting 1-hour new patient evaluations and 30-minute follow-up appointments while maintaining prescriptive authority for psychiatric medications. The role requires working Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM with 35 hours of direct patient care and 5 hours of administrative time weekly. Board certification requirements are negotiable, and no call coverage or weekend shifts are required.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Variable based on facility volume
• Support staff: Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support
• Patient population: All Ages
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: General psychiatric conditions across all age groups
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Variable based on patient needs and scheduling
• Initial evaluation time: 1 hour for new evaluations