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

Nurse Practitioner | Psychiatry - General/Other Location: Arizona Employer: Barton Associates Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position Our client in Arizona is seeking a skilled Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner for an engaging 60-day locum tenens assignment, commencing Jun 1, 2026. This role offers a flexible schedule centered around essential psychiatric care, including rounding on patients in a residential setting, leading treatment team meetings, and managing comprehensive documentation. You will be responsible for psychiatric evaluations, follow-up treatments, medication management, and therapy. Responsibilities and Duties Perform psychiatric rounding on patients in a residential level of care. Participate in treatment team meetings. Manage comprehensive documentation. Conduct psychiatric evaluations and provide follow-up treatment. Handle medication management. Provide therapy sessions, typically one hour (50 minute plus documentation) per week per patient. Round on patient caseload once per week, with additional rounding as warranted. Additional Information Board Certified in Psychiatry EMR: HCS 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