Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Summary: • Ref #: S-NP-9234260 • Profession: Nurse Practitioner • Specialty: Psychiatry / Psychiatric-Mental Health • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: Waupun, WI • Coverage Period: 11/23/2026 - 05/22/2027 • Duration: 26 weeks • Work Arrangement: Onsite preferred; hybrid onsite and telepsychiatry arrangements may be considered. • Schedule: 7:00 AM-3:30 PM Requirements: • Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited institution. • Active and unrestricted APRN license in the state of practice. • Board Certified as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). • Current national certification through ANCC or an equivalent recognized certifying organization. • Active DEA registration and prescriptive authority, if required. • Prior experience providing psychiatric and behavioral healthcare preferred. • Experience diagnosing and treating mental health conditions. • Knowledge of psychiatric medication management and treatment planning. • Strong clinical assessment, communication, and decision-making skills. Responsibilities: • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments. • Diagnose and manage psychiatric and behavioral health conditions. • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans. • Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications within the scope of licensure and prescriptive authority. • Monitor patients' treatment progress and medication effectiveness. • Provide medication management and therapeutic interventions as appropriate. • Assess patients for suicide risk, self-harm, and other safety concerns. • Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals. • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and patient records. • Provide patient and family education regarding mental health conditions and treatment options. • Ensure compliance with applicable healthcare regulations, clinical standards, and professional guidelines.