Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Facility in Washington Job at LocumTenens.com, Malaga, WA

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  • LocumTenens.com
  • Malaga, WA

Job Description

This Job at a Glance
  • Job Reference Id: ORD-210574-NP-WA
  • Title: NP
  • Dates Needed: July 1 for 6 months
  • Shift Type: Day Shift
  • Assignment Type: Outpatient
  • Call Required: No
  • Board Certification Required: No
  • Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility

The facility operates as a state-run residential treatment center for adolescent boys and girls requiring specialized psychiatric care and supportive services. The organization maintains comprehensive behavioral health programs with dedicated resources for psychiatric evaluation and medication management in a structured residential environment. Credentialing time is 1-2 weeks and travel expenses are covered for locum tenens coverage to help maintain continuity of care.

About the Facility Location

This area features prominent attractions including the Chihuly Garden and Glass and the iconic Space Needle, which towers 605 feet above downtown and serves as the state's top tourist attraction. The region offers diverse recreational opportunities with rich marine life and water activities in Puget Sound, along with surrounding mountains that provide hiking, skiing, and camping experiences. Visitors can enjoy shopping districts, dining options, and various entertainment venues suitable for families.

About the Clinician's Workday

The psychiatric nurse practitioner will conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management for adolescents in a state-operated residential facility. Primary responsibilities include performing new patient evaluations and managing follow-up appointments with 20-30 minute medication checks and 60-minute initial evaluations. The clinician will work Monday through Friday in five 8-hour day shifts, maintaining detailed documentation using the ACT EMR system. The position requires helping the facility address patient care backlogs and manage potential increases in patient volume while ensuring coordinated care delivery with residential staff.

Additional Job Details
  • Case Load/PPD: Variable based on facility volume
  • Support Staff: Nursing staff, residential care staff, and administrative support
  • Patient Population: Children
  • Location Type: On-Site
  • Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
  • Government: No
  • Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
  • Cases Treated: Adolescent boys and girls requiring psychiatric evaluation and medication management in residential setting
  • Average Length of Stay: Not applicable for outpatient setting
  • Census: Not applicable for outpatient setting
  • Med Checks/Follow-up per day: 20-30 minute medication checks and follow-up appointments as clinically indicated
  • Initial Evaluation Time: 60 minutes for comprehensive initial psychiatric evaluations
Why choose LocumTenens.com?

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:


  • Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm

  • Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet

  • Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist

  • Digital hub for assignment details

Job Tags

Full time, Locum, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Day shift

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