Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Facility in Connecticut
Company: LocumTenens.com
Location: Rocky Hill
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-210692-NP-CT Title:
NP Dates Needed: ASAP - 3 months Shift Type: Day Shift Assignment
Type: Outpatient Call Required: Negotiable Board Certification
Required: No Job Duration: Locums About the Facility The facility
operates psychiatric services across two specialized locations
providing comprehensive behavioral health care for adults. The
outpatient behavioral health clinic offers counseling and support
services for patients with mental health and substance use needs,
while the residential treatment facility provides structured care
for individuals requiring intensive treatment for substance use and
co-occurring disorders. Both locations maintain modern
documentation systems and established protocols to ensure effective
psychiatric care delivery in structured environments designed to
support comprehensive behavioral health services. About the
Facility Location Connecticut offers diverse attractions including
family-friendly destinations like the Mystic Aquarium and Seaport,
which provide educational experiences for visitors. The state
features scenic outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking
trails at Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden and exploring
waterfalls at Kent Falls State Park in Kent. The Connecticut coast
presents varied landscapes ranging from seaside mansions to fishing
villages, making it a popular road trip destination in the region.
About the Clinician's Workday The psychiatric nurse practitioner
will deliver comprehensive psychiatric services across two
specialized locations, working Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at an outpatient behavioral health clinic and
Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM at a residential
treatment center. Clinical duties include conducting thorough
psychiatric evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans,
and managing psychotropic medications for adults with mental health
and substance use disorders. The clinician will see 8-12 patients
per day while maintaining detailed electronic documentation and
participating in treatment planning meetings. Additional
responsibilities include providing specialized care for patients
with co-occurring disorders and collaborating with nursing staff,
behavioral health professionals, and administrative support
personnel to ensure coordinated care delivery across both facility
locations. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: 8-12 Support
Staff: Nursing staff, behavioral health professionals, and
administrative support Patient Population: Adults Location Type:
On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes Government: No Shift
Hours: Full time (40 hours) Cases Treated: Adult patients with
mental health and substance use disorders requiring outpatient and
residential treatment services Average Length of Stay: Not
applicable for outpatient setting Census: Not applicable for
outpatient setting Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Variable based on
patient needs and treatment protocols across both outpatient
behavioral health clinic and residential treatment facility
locations Initial Evaluation Time: Standard psychiatric evaluation
timeframes per facility protocols for comprehensive assessment Why
choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians
and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:
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