Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Residential Treatment in Vermont

Job description

About the facility

This residential treatment facility is located in Northern Vermont and provides structured psychiatric services for young adults in a supportive residential environment. The facility maintains an average census of 10 patients with an average length of stay of 6-7 months, focusing on substance use disorder, co-occurring disorders, and related mental health conditions. Services are delivered via telehealth, allowing clinicians to support patient care remotely within this residential treatment model.

About the facility location

Vermont offers diverse regional attractions suited to a range of interests, including scenic landscapes, lakes, and outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking and skiing at destinations throughout the state. The region is also known for its charming towns and cultural experiences, including wine, cider, brewery, and spirits tours. Visitors may explore foliage-lined drives, mountain terrain, and year-round activities that accommodate a variety of travel preferences.

About the clinician's workday

The psychiatric nurse practitioner will provide part-time telehealth psychiatric care for young adults in a residential treatment setting during day shifts totaling 12 hours per week. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and managing medications for patients with substance use disorder, co-occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and conditions related to transition into independent living. The clinician will deliver services via telehealth to patients residing in the residential facility, with an average census of 10 and a caseload of approximately 5 patients per day. Prescriptive authority is required for this position, and call requirements are negotiable.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Around 5 PPD
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: Telehealth
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift hours: Part time (12 hours)
• Cases treated: Substance use disorder, co-occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and transition into independent living
• Average length of stay: 6-7 months
• Census: 10