Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry Needed in SC
- ID: 216719A
- Updated April 2nd, 2026
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- Job ID 216719A
- Job Title Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry
- Provider Type Nurse Practitioner
- Specialty Psychiatry
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State SC
- Practice Setting Chemical Dependency
- Duration 35 Days
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner for a 35-day assignment in South Carolina, starting May 18, 2026. This role involves comprehensive patient care from 8:45am to 5:15pm shifts, focusing on admission evaluations, initial and daily follow-up evaluations, medication management, and meticulous charting. The successful candidate will collaborate with counseling teams while managing a diverse patient population presenting with psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, substance use, personality disorders, suicidal/homicidal ideation, trauma-related disorders, and cognitive impairment with behavioral issues.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Complete admission evaluations within 72 hours of patient admission.
- Conduct initial patient evaluations, typically lasting 1-1.5 hours.
- Perform daily follow-up evaluations, typically 5-30 minutes each.
- Manage approximately 2-6 patient admissions and 2-6 patient discharges per day.
- Provide PHP consultations, totaling roughly 40 touch points weekly.
- Oversee medication management, including initiating, titrating, and tapering psychotropic medications.
- Document all patient interactions and care meticulously within the EMR system.
- Collaborate effectively with counseling teams to ensure integrated patient care.
- Care for patients presenting with a range of conditions including Psychotic Disorders, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorder, Substance Use/Dual Diagnosis, Personality Disorders, Suicidal/Homicidal Ideation, Trauma-Related Disorders, and Cognitive Impairment / Dementia with Behavioral Issues.
Additional Information
- Board Certification: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) 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
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided