Part-Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Locums)

Job Description

Job Overview – Part-Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Locums):

Join our client’s dedicated team as a Part-Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Brooklyn, NY. In this flexible locum tenens role, you’ll provide high-quality psychiatric care, including evaluations, medication management, and collaborative care, to support clients’ mental and physical health. This part-time role involves working within a dynamic interdisciplinary team to meet the needs of a diverse client population.

Compensation: $100/hour

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Schedule: 2 days/week, flexible shifts

Responsibilities as the Part-Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Locums):

• Clinical Care: Conduct psychiatric evaluations, prescribe medications, and educate clients on treatment plans.
• Medication Management: Adjust medication regimens, including MAT and injectables, while monitoring client health metrics.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of prescriptions, interventions, and progress notes per regulatory standards.
• Collaboration: Coordinate care with psychiatrists, primary care providers, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Education and Engagement: Facilitate programs on medication, wellness, and symptom management for clients.
• Crisis Intervention: Respond to crises promptly and provide appropriate care and referrals.

Qualifications for the Part-Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Locums):

• Education: Master’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent required.
• Licensure: Valid New York State Nurse Practitioner License and Current Registration.
• Certification: CPR (BLS), First Aid, DEA registration, ANCC certification, and NPI number required (must become MAT certified within 3 months of employment).
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year as a Nurse Practitioner, with experience in prescribing suboxone.
• Skills: Proficiency in computer systems, strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to assess and de-escalate crises effectively.
• Attributes: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
• Travel: Flexibility to travel to multiple locations within NYC.
• Language: Bilingual candidates preferred.

Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, TAG MedStaffing will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.

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