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Locum Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry - General/OtherLocumJobsNetwork • Sun City, AZ, United States
Locum Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry - General / Other

Locum Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry - General / Other

LocumJobsNetwork • Sun City, AZ, United States
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LocumJobsNetwork is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Psychiatry NP in Arizona!

About The Position

We are seeking a Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner for a 30-day locum tenens assignment in Arizona, starting Nov 24, 2025. This position offers 8-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, and involves providing direct mental health care and clinical services within a correctional facility setting. The assignment requires US citizenship for facility clearance and is ideal for professionals experienced in psychiatric care looking to contribute to multidisciplinary mental health teams.

Job Details

  • Location : Arizona
  • Start Date : Nov 24, 2025
  • LOA : 30 days
  • Provider Type Needed : Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner
  • Schedule : 8-hour days, 5x per week

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide direct patient care and clinical duties at the assigned facility
  • Participate in civil commitment proceedings
  • Assess and provide DSM diagnoses as appropriate
  • Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications
  • Deliver a range of professional services including counseling, disease process management, ordering lab work, and reviewing results
  • Supervise and mentor other facility-based mental health staff
  • Assess the needs of mental health services, maintain statistics, and prepare reports related to mental health care
  • Recommend and implement improvements for operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness in mental health services
  • Accept on-call status as needed
  • Offer direct casework services and individual, group, and family counseling to inmates / residents and their families
  • Assist in developing and implementing treatment and therapeutic programs for inmates / residents
  • Prepare progress reports, discharge recommendations, and case presentations
  • Support administrative and medical staff with statistical reporting
  • Serve as liaison for group counseling, volunteer activities, and events promoting mental health services
  • Supervise inmates / residents within the facility and during community activities; promote positive community relations and utilize community services as appropriate
  • Maintain confidentiality of inmates / residents and audit files to confirm documented services
  • Coordinate professional services provided by contract personnel if applicable
  • Prepare and maintain various records and reports, ensuring proper documentation and timely processing
  • Attend staff and group meetings essential for effective program delivery and communication
  • Apply established corporate, facility, and correctional policies while performing duties with professional independence and sound judgment
  • Review, process, and respond to lawsuits via corporate counsel; attend court hearings as needed
  • Additional Information

  • Must hold a current Arizona state license as a Nurse Practitioner
  • US citizenship is required for facility clearance
  • Experience in correctional or forensic psychiatry preferred
  • Strong documentation and reporting skills required
  • 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.

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    About Wellhart, LLC

    Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.

    Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client / provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.

    Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to :

  • Travel the United States and see new places.
  • Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
  • Set your own schedule.
  • Earn more money than permanent providers.
  • Experience new practice settings.
  • Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.
  • Join the Wellhart team!

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