Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

We are seeking an experienced Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Washington. This role starts on Dec 1, 2025, and offers a Monday through Friday schedule, 8am to 5pm, in an outpatient ambulatory community health center setting. The assignment involves providing psychiatric care across the lifespan, with no call responsibilities and the potential for extension beyond the initial contract period.Job DetailsLocation: WashingtonFacility Type: Outpatient Ambulatory Community Health CenterStart Date: Dec 1, 2025LOA: 60 daysProvider Type Needed: Psychiatry Nurse PractitionerSchedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, 40 hours per week, 8-hour workdays, no callResponsibilities and DutiesAssess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of mental health disorders, including substance use disorders, across the lifespanDeliver comprehensive psychiatric care to patients in a community health center outpatient settingInitiate patient care independently following a brief onsite orientation periodMaintain accurate and timely documentation of patient encountersCollaborate with multidisciplinary care teams as neededAdditional InformationBoard Certification in Psychiatry requiredActive Washington state license and DEA requiredAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications requiredMust have recent face-to-face patient care experience as a Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner within the past yearClean background with no malpractice history requiredBenefitsStrong compensationTravel-related expenses coveredA-rated medical malpractice insurance providedDedicated recruiter for future travel opportunitiesWhat are Locum Tenens Jobs?Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

Created: 2025-12-04