Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry Needed in KY

  • ID: 219606A
  • Updated June 17th, 2026

  • Job ID 219606A
  • Job Title Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry
  • Provider Type Nurse Practitioner
  • Specialty Psychiatry
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State KY
  • Practice Setting
  • Duration
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Job Description

Our client is seeking a Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day assignment in Kentucky, starting Jul 13, 2026. This role involves providing medication management and conducting new evaluations, with shifts typically from 8:30A-4:30P or 9:00A-5:00P.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide medication management and conduct new evaluations
  • Address cases involving Anxiety, PTSD, Depression, and Bi-polar Disorders


Additional Information

  • Required Board Certifications: Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification (PMHNP-BC)


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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