
NP - Psychiatry Job in Yuma, Arizona
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Company:Adelphi Staffing, LLC
Professions/Specialties:NP - Psychiatry,General Nurse Practitioner
Location:Yuma, Arizona, United States
Job Type:Part-time, In-person, Temporary / Locum Tenens
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Job Description
This contract role provides telehealth-based psychiatric services, psychiatric administrative support, and continuous on-call availability, in alignment with contracted service requirements.
Job Quick Facts
Job ID#: BD-1248-01
Profession: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Specialty: Psychiatry / Mental Health
Job Type: Contract
Location: Yuma County, Arizona
Coverage Type: Telehealth + On-Call
Service Setting: Detention Facility
Facility Type: County Jail
Hours: Equivalent of 20 hours per week (clinical, administrative, and on-call services) and 24/7 on-call availability
Minimum Requirements
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Current, unrestricted Arizona Nurse Practitioner license
National certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Minimum two (2) years of experience providing psychiatric or mental health services in a correctional or institutional setting
Ability to provide services via secure telehealth platforms
Ability to meet detention-facility credentialing and security requirements
Successful completion of required background and security clearance checks
Responsibilities
Conduct psychiatric evaluations, follow-up visits, and medication management via telehealth
Complete a minimum of 50 psychiatric patient encounters per week
Provide clinical guidance for suicide risk, crisis intervention, and emergent psychiatric conditions
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with Arizona law and facility protocols
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record system
Collaborate with onsite nursing staff and facility administration regarding patient care needs
Participate in quality assurance activities, reporting, and program oversight as required
Maintain 24/7 on-call availability for psychiatric emergencies
Any other duties as assigned
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About Adelphi Locums Organization
Adelphi Locums specializes in placing physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and CRNAs in locum tenens assignments nationwide. They focus on matching qualified providers with healthcare facilities that need flexible, short-term coverage. The company manages all aspects of the placement process, including credentialing, licensing, travel arrangements, and payroll. Their team emphasizes building strong relationships with both clinicians and clients to ensure a smooth experience. Adelphi Locums is committed to responsive service, professionalism, and delivering high-quality care through experienced providers. Their goal is to make locum tenens work simple, reliable, and rewarding for everyone involved.