Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry Needed in AZ

  • ID: 221056A
  • Updated July 31st, 2026

  • Job ID 221056A
  • Job Title Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry
  • Provider Type Nurse Practitioner
  • Specialty Psychiatry
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State AZ
  • Practice Setting IHS
  • Duration
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Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner for an 80-day assignment in Arizona, starting Sep 14, 2026. This role involves providing essential care within an adolescent inpatient psychiatry unit, managing patients through 2-month cycles with standard daily shifts from 8 AM to 5 PM. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in patient assessment and treatment planning for adolescents facing various mental health challenges including suicide ideation, depression, and anxiety.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Manage a caseload of typically 8 adolescent patients within an inpatient psychiatry unit.
  • Oversee patient care throughout 2-month treatment cycles, from admission to discharge.
  • Provide comprehensive psychiatric care for adolescents presenting with mental health challenges such as suicide ideation, depression, and anxiety.
  • Conduct thorough patient assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide medication management as needed.


Additional Information

  • EMR: RPMS


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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Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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