Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW:

• Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Psychiatry
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Tazewell County & Buchanan County, VA
• Service Setting: Correctional Facility
• Coverage Type: Clinical (Telehealth available; onsite preferred)
• Coverage Period: 1 year
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 40 hours/week (Specific days TBD)

COVERAGE DATES:

• 1-year assignment (exact start date TBD).

PATIENT INFORMATION:

• Patient Demographics: Adults.
• Phone Consults: Yes – Provider should be available 24/7 for emergency consultations.
• Case Mix: General Psychiatry (correctional population).

FACILITY INFORMATION:

• Office Equipment Available: Telehealth equipment is available at DOC headquarters and many facilities.
• Support Staff Available: Psychiatrists.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Rate: TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Licenses: Active Virginia license.
• Board: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
• DEA: Active DEA Certification.
• Certifications: NPI.
• Experience: No history of malpractice or disciplinary actions.
• Other Qualifications: Ability to handle correctional population and emergency phone consults.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and medication management.
• Collaborate with the Chief Psychiatrist.
• Provide onsite or telehealth services based on facility needs.
• Be available for 24/7 emergency consultations via phone.
• Document care accurately in EMR (when specified).

Adelphi Medical Staffing is a nationwide recruiting firm that focuses on sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses and allied health, and non-clinical professionals for private and government facilities. We aim to place skilled providers in facilities where they can provide the most value while contributing to both providers and facility growth and success.For our providers, our recruiters are committed to supporting your requests, ensuring that you're compensated at market value, and ensuring you are placed where you can build your career while maintaining a constant line of communication with updates along the recruitment process. At Adelphi, it is not just about filling vacancies but providing opportunities to expand and achieve your professional goals. Adelphi is rapidly becoming the premier choice in staffing, as we daily add numerous job opportunities for our professionals and provide you with the best option for your next career step. For our clients, we understand the widespread shortage of healthcare and skilled workers who can provide high-level care and output, and that is why we promise to provide our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we provide our recruitment and placement services, we recognize the importance of relationships in the industry and aim to maintain a successful and long-lasting working relationship with our clients and the people they serve.

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