Locums PMHNP- Urgent Crisis Center

Job description

Location: New London, Connecticut New London is a historic coastal city located along the Long Island Sound. New London combines its historical charm with a vibrant arts scene, diverse cultural offerings, and a growing waterfront community. Healthcare Organization: Urgent crisis center- The Urgent Crisis Center provides immediate (no appointment necessary) care to children and teens experiencing a mental health or behavioral health crisis. This can look like thoughts of suicide or self-injury, feelings of depression, anxiety, or hopelessness, out-of-control behaviors, substance misuse, or any other mental health crisis. Who is this program for? Children and youth, ages 4-18, experiencing an active and urgent mental health crisis. Opportunity: Locums (Contractor) PMHNP for Urgent Crisis Center Coverage * Start Date/Duration: ASAP; ongoing contract * Schedule: Monday - Friday, 5pm - 10pm (swing shift) or Monday - Thursday 5pm - 10pm. Saturdays available if interested, 10am - 6pm. 20-25 hours per week * No call * Coverage at urgent crisis center in New London providing care to children and teens experiencing a mental or behavioral health crisis, average ages 4 - 18 years of age * Patients spend about 3 hours on average at the center and can be held up to 23 hours max * PMHNP will work with an interdisciplinary team of BH workers. PMHNP will provide consults, evaluations, and small case load of med mgmt. patients. Current weekly census is 12-16 and working on moving to 20-30 patients during the week * Connecticut license Compensation: Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.