Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Arizona

Company: LocumJobsOnline
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: November 2, 2025

Job Description:

LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Psychiatry NP in Arizona! About The Position We are seeking a licensed Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner for a 250-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Dec 1, 2025. This role offers a weekday schedule of 8-5, Monday through Friday, focused on adult outpatient care for patients aged 16 and older, with opportunities to collaborate within an integrated behavioral health team. Job Details - Location: California - Start Date: Dec 1, 2025 - LOA: 250 days - Provider Type Needed: Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner - Schedule: 8-5, Monday through Friday Responsibilities and Duties - Conduct psychiatric evaluations for new adult patients (16) - Provide medication management and follow-up care for stable to moderate psychiatric conditions - Collaborate with therapists, LCSWs, and LMFTs to coordinate behavioral health support - Work closely with primary care providers to ensure integrated medical and psychiatric management - Review active cases monthly with the supervising psychiatrist to maintain clinical oversight - Maintain detailed electronic health record documentation for all telehealth encounters in compliance with regulatory and billing requirements - Diagnose and manage conditions such as major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, adjustment disorders, PTSD (mild to moderate), bipolar II (stable, non-acute), insomnia, ADHD, mild neurocognitive symptoms (non-dementia), substance use disorder (in remission or stable), and outpatient-appropriate personality disorders - Complete comprehensive psychiatric intakes, diagnostic assessments, and periodic reassessments - Initiate, titrate, and monitor psychotropic medications - Review and interpret labs as clinically indicated - Develop and document individualized treatment plans - Participate in monthly psychiatrist case reviews for quality assurance - Refer and link patients to higher levels of care when clinically indicated Additional Information - Must hold an active California nurse practitioner license - Board certification is not required for this assignment - Pediatric cases under 16 years and severe psychiatric conditions are excluded from this setting - No inpatient or emergency psychiatric responsibilities 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. LI-SC1 1672220EXPPLAT About Barton Associates The Locum Tenens Experts Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help. The Best Talent in the Industry - Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are. Maximize Patient Access And Revenue - Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation. Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive - Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffing solutions your organization needs to thrive. A Proactive Approach - We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen staffing challenges. Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process - From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest! Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided - Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge. Industry Leading Support - When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.

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