NP - Psychiatry

Details
Client Name
Westbridge
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Nursing
Profession
Nurse Practitioner
Specialty
Psychiatry
Job ID
Job Title
NP - Psychiatry
Weekly Pay
$3476.0
Shift Details
Shift
Day Shift
Scheduled Hours
40
Job Order Details
Start Date
08/01/2026
End Date
10/31/2026
Duration
13 Week(s)
Job Description
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry
Position Overview
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you assess patients with mental health concerns in outpatient or integrated care settings.
You diagnose conditions, formulate treatment plans, and coordinate care with psychiatrists, therapists, and primary care providers. You manage psychotropic medications, monitor safety and response, and provide brief psychotherapy as needed in a collaborative, patient-centered care model.
Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic interviews.
• Develop and implement treatment plans including medication management and psychotherapy options.
• Order, monitor, and interpret psychiatric assessments and laboratory tests as appropriate.
• Initiate and adjust pharmacotherapy, monitor side effects, and ensure safety planning.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and primary care teams.
• Document care in the electronic health record and ensure continuity of care.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, and adherence strategies.

Qualifications
Education:
Graduate degree in nursing with PMHNP specialization (MSN or DNP) and eligibility for PMHNP certification.
Licensure:
Current active registered nurse license and state license to practice as a nurse practitioner with psychiatric mental health privileges.
Certifications:

• ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) board certification or equivalent

Experience or Skills:
Experience in psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and patient education; strong documentation and collaboration skills; proficiency with electronic health records.
Experience

• Clinical experience conducting psychiatric evaluations in outpatient or inpatient settings
• Experience coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team
• Experience managing psychotropic medications and monitoring adverse effects

Preferred

• Telepsychiatry or integrated behavioral health experience
• Additional psychotherapy training or comfort with brief therapy modalities
• bilingual capabilities or experience with diverse populations (if applicable)

Work Environment
Work in outpatient clinics, community mental health centers, or hospital-based practices with a collaborative team.
Typically a full-time clinical schedule with routine electronic health record documentation and periodic on-call coverage; may involve safety planning and crisis coordination with the care team.
Client Details
Address
660 Chestnut St
City
Manchester
State
NH
Zip Code
03104
Job Board Disclaimer
TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and fully complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under the law.
Accuracy of Information: All job listings are subject to change, and while we strive to ensure that all job information, including job descriptions, pay packages, and shift details, is accurate and up-to-date, we cannot guarantee the availability or specifics of any position at the time of application. Pay packages and shift availability may vary based on facility needs and may be subject to changes before or after hire.