Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry Needed in AZ

Job Description

We are seeking a licensed Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner for a 250-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Dec 1, 2025. This role offers a weekday schedule of 8-5, Monday through Friday, focused on adult outpatient care for patients aged 16 and older, with opportunities to collaborate within an integrated behavioral health team.

Job Details

• Location: California
• Start Date: Dec 1, 2025
• LOA: 250 days
• Provider Type Needed: Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner
• Schedule: 8-5, Monday through Friday

Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations for new adult patients (16+)
• Provide medication management and follow-up care for stable to moderate psychiatric conditions
• Collaborate with therapists, LCSWs, and LMFTs to coordinate behavioral health support
• Work closely with primary care providers to ensure integrated medical and psychiatric management
• Review active cases monthly with the supervising psychiatrist to maintain clinical oversight
• Maintain detailed electronic health record documentation for all telehealth encounters in compliance with regulatory and billing requirements
• Diagnose and manage conditions such as major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, adjustment disorders, PTSD (mild to moderate), bipolar II (stable, non-acute), insomnia, ADHD, mild neurocognitive symptoms (non-dementia), substance use disorder (in remission or stable), and outpatient-appropriate personality disorders
• Complete comprehensive psychiatric intakes, diagnostic assessments, and periodic reassessments
• Initiate, titrate, and monitor psychotropic medications
• Review and interpret labs as clinically indicated
• Develop and document individualized treatment plans
• Participate in monthly psychiatrist case reviews for quality assurance
• Refer and link patients to higher levels of care when clinically indicated

Additional Information

• Must hold an active California nurse practitioner license
• Board certification is not required for this assignment
• Pediatric cases under 16 years and severe psychiatric conditions are excluded from this setting
• No inpatient or emergency psychiatric responsibilities

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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