Psychiatric NP Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Vermont

Job description

About the facility

This inpatient psychiatric facility serves a census of 10 adult patients with complex mental health conditions, including substance use disorders and severe depression. The facility operates with an average length of stay of 6 months and maintains a collaborative care team approach to treatment delivery. Located 30 minutes south of Rutland, Vermont, the facility provides specialized mental health services within a supportive treatment environment.

About the facility location

Vermont offers a range of regional attractions and recreational opportunities suited to diverse interests. The state features outdoor activities, cultural sites, and community events accessible throughout its many communities. Clinicians on assignment will find year-round activities and regional resources available across the state.

About the clinician's workday

The psychiatric NP will provide psychiatric care for adult patients with substance use disorders, failure to thrive, and severe depression in a hybrid work environment. The position requires a total of 20 hours per month, with one 8-hour day required on-site monthly and the remaining 12 hours completed remotely. Responsibilities include conducting monthly in-person patient visits for comprehensive medication reviews and treatment plan assessments. The clinician will collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Varies, up to 10
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: Hybrid
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift hours: Part time (8 hours)
• Cases treated: Adults with substance use disorders, failure to thrive, and severe depression
• Average length of stay: 6 months
• Census: 10
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Monthly medication reviews
• Initial evaluation time: Comprehensive monthly evaluations