Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Idaho Falls, Idaho

Job description

About the facility

This residential treatment facility delivers long-term psychiatric care to an adult population within a structured clinical environment. The facility partners with a dedicated support team, including case workers, to facilitate continuity and coordination of care. Locum tenens coverage is sought on an immediate basis for an initial period of six months.

About the facility location

The region offers a range of outdoor and recreational activities suited to varied interests. Visitors may enjoy golf, kayaking along the Snake River, and hiking near landmarks such as Shoshone Falls and Balanced Rock. Natural attractions including Dierkes Lake and the Shoshone Ice Caves, along with scenic overlooks featuring preserved Oregon Trail wagon ruts, provide additional options. Specialty museums, wildlife experiences, and local dining and drink establishments round out the available activities in the area.

About the clinician's workday

Clinicians in this role will provide full-time psychiatric services for an adult population within a residential treatment setting, working day shifts totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and providing medication management for adults presenting with a variety of mental health conditions. Case workers are available on-site to support coordinated care delivery throughout the assignment. No call coverage is required for this position, and prescriptive authority is required for all clinicians considered.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Variable
• Support staff: Case workers
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: Adult psychiatric conditions within a residential treatment setting; variety of mental health diagnoses
• Average length of stay: Variable
• Census: Variable
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Variable
• Initial evaluation time: Variable