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Nurse Practitioner - PsychiatryWellhart • New York, NY, US
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry

Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry

Wellhart • New York, NY, US
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Job Description

We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for a 10-day locum tenens assignment in New York, starting Jan 2, 2026. This opportunity features 12-hour shifts with a mix of days and nights, requiring flexibility as scheduling will be based on patient and client needs. The provider will deliver comprehensive psychiatric care across diverse patient populations in a hospital setting.

Job Details

  • Location : New York
  • Start Date : Jan 2, 2026
  • LOA : 10 days
  • Provider Type Needed : Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
  • Schedule : 12-hour shifts (7am–7pm), mix of days and nights; flexibility required for assignment to day or night shifts based on coverage needs

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including psychiatric history, mental status exams, and assessment of psychosocial functioning
  • Diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders utilizing evidence-based treatment plans for patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions
  • Prescribe, titrate, or discontinue psychotropic medications within licensure scope
  • Deliver brief, evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions (CBT, supportive therapy, motivational interviewing)
  • Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, primary care, and nursing teams in care planning and treatment team rounds
  • Complete accurate and timely documentation, including assessments, progress notes, medication orders, and discharge summaries
  • Monitor treatment response, side effects, and medication adherence; order and interpret relevant laboratory or diagnostic tests
  • Provide crisis intervention and risk assessment, including management of suicidal or homicidal ideation and coordination of higher levels of care as needed
  • Participate in specialized areas such as electroconvulsive therapy (observation / support role), substance use disorder treatment (including buprenorphine waiver), management of severe neurocognitive disorders, forensic psychiatric evaluations, child / adolescent psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, and group therapy facilitation
  • Additional Information

  • Active New York Nurse Practitioner license required
  • Board certification in Psychiatry required
  • Flexibility for scheduling is non-negotiable
  • Benefits

  • Strong compensation
  • Travel-related expenses covered
  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
  • Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
  • What 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.

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