Local Contract

Local Contract Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry
Newtown, CT
Supplemental Health Care
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$82/hour
Posted 2 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated pay
$82/hour

Benefits

  • Referral bonus
  • Benefits start day 1
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Continuing Education
  • Discount program
  • Health savings account

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Description

Job Description:

Supplemental Health Care is hiring a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for contract assignments at a partnering correctional facility in Newtown, CT.

Whether you’re looking to travel or stay local, we’re committed to helping Nurse Practitioners find the right fit with top healthcare facilities across the country. With more than 40 years of experience in healthcare staffing, Supplemental Health Care offers reliable support, competitive pay, and great benefits every step of the way.


Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Contract Details:

-$75-$82 per hour

-13-week contracts with a high possibility of extending long-term if a good fit.

-Comfortable working with inmates and following strict protocols

-No nights, weekends, or holidays

-Able to work and collaborate with a close knit team of providers

This will go fast - apply today to get started with this Nurse Practitioner contract opportunity, or talk to our team about the full range of Nurse Practitioner opportunities available.


Qualifications:

-Current PMHNP license in CT is a must

-BLS

-DEA in CT

-Experience: 1 year of recent relevant experience is a must!

-Board Certified

-Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and facility personnel

-Correctional experience preferred


What We Offer:

-Full medical, dental, vision, life, and even pet insurance!

-Round the clock support. No matter where you are or what time it is, Supplemental Health Care is standing by.

-SHC's Share the Care referral program is the most dynamic, profitable referral program in the industry.

-401k Retirement Savings Program to both full-time and part-time employees with a wide range of investment options.

-Discounted and free online access to CEU courses through Supplemental University.

Supplemental Health Care will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, or federal law.

For a copy of the Supplemental Health Care Privacy Policy, please visit

Supplemental Health Care Job ID #1461862. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Coverage in Newtown, CT

Employer

Supplemental Health Care

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8 nurses recommend working with Supplemental Health Care

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About
At Supplemental Health Care, a simple belief in the power of caring guides a unique commitment to world-class service in healthcare staffing. For 40 years, we’ve supported talented professionals pursuing their life calling in hospitals, schools, home health, corrections, behavioral health, and other settings. At SHC, we inspire vital connections and enrich lives and inspire better outcomes.
As recipients of the Best in Staffing Awards for both Client and Talent, Supplemental Health Care is proud to be among only 2% of staffing companies singled out for the distinction based on the real feedback of our employees and the clients we serve. SHC has also earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and is named among the Largest Health Care Staffing companies in the United States by Staffing Industry Analysts.
We are also thrilled to recognize our very own SLP, Dr. Kelly Byrd as the American Staffing Association 2024 National Staffing Employee of the Year and Health Care Sector All-Star. We’re honored to connect Dr. Byrd to employment, share her incredible story, and support her family literacy nonprofit.
For everyone that we serve, SHC is the place where caring hearts thrive.
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