Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry Needed in CA

Job Description

We are seeking a Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner for a 24-day assignment in California, starting Apr 20, 2026. Our client needs a skilled professional to manage a diverse caseload, conducting psychiatric evaluations, administering psychotropic medications, and performing crisis interventions. The schedule is 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, involving close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and diligent maintenance of accurate clinical records.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Proficient in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, with specialization in early psychosis care.
• Deliver compassionate, developmentally appropriate care that respects patient autonomy and privacy.
• Effectively conduct safety assessments and manage psychiatric crises, including evaluations.
• Collaborate seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, and team members.
• Provide culturally responsive care informed by patients' backgrounds and lived experiences.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in adherence with MediCal/MediCare and HIPAA standards.
• Utilize electronic health records and digital communication tools efficiently.
• Actively participate in training, supervision, and ongoing learning to maintain clinical excellence.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and ongoing assessments of CHRp and FEP patients.
• Review outside medical records, perform diagnostic assessments including taking medical histories and performing physical exams.
• Determine appropriate medical work ups including labs/imaging, communicate recommendations for diagnostic assessments to outside medical providers.
• Interpret medical work up results, refer to outside medical specialists if appropriate, prescribe medication if appropriate, and monitor progress and treatment efficacy.
• Perform crisis interventions, including but not limited to safety assessments and determination of 5150 appropriateness and execution.
• Administer injectable psychotropic medications.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic rapport with patients and productive working relationships with involved support persons.
• Maintain caseload of 40+ patients.
• Conduct frequent appointments as deemed appropriate to meet individual patient needs.
• Maintain clinical records in accordance with mandated standards.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team that includes the psychiatric medical director, therapists, case manager, employment and education specialist, peer support specialist, and family support specialist.
• Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings.
• Attend and participate in clinical supervision with supervising psychiatrist.
• Consult and provide ongoing education to non-medical staff in psychopharmacology and medical aspects of patient care.
• Attend and participate in all assigned trainings for professional, program, and agency development.
• Comply with all federal regulations for the sake of privacy and security of patient information.
• Maintain quality assurance standards, adherence to MediCal/MediCare documentation requirements, and data collection for measured outcomes.
• Perform additional duties, as needed, within the scope of practice.

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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