Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner specializing in psychiatry to join our team at a free-standing 70-bed psychiatric hospital. The role involves managing a caseload of 12–15 patients per day, focusing on individuals with serious mental illnesses, primarily psychotic disorders. You'll collaborate with an excellent support staff, including nursing and social workers, and have access to onsite primary care providers for medical assessments and consultations.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Inpatient
• Start Date: July 1 and ongoing
• Schedule: Days
• Patient Population: Adult
• Location: Seattle, WA
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and treat a caseload of 12–15 psychiatric patients per day
• Engage in 2–3 new admissions per week
• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide optimal patient care

Qualifications

• Experience with inpatient psychiatric settings required
• Prefer experience with long-acting injectables and Clozapine
• Must hold BLS certification
• Board Certification Eligible is the minimum requirement

Working Hours

• Days

Skills

• Strong clinical skills in the management of psychotic disorders
• Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities
• Proficient in managing psychiatric emergencies and complex patient needs
• Comfortable with electronic medical records and reporting systems