This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id: ORD-NP-PA
Title: NP
Dates Needed: ASAP - December
Shift Type: Day Shift
Assignment Type: Residential Treatment
Call Required: No
Board Certification Required: Yes
Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility
This residential treatment program provides a structured setting in which young adults receive psychiatric care while developing the skills necessary to transition toward greater independence. The program serves individuals with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and related behavioral health needs, with a particular focus on cases in which symptoms have worsened and additional clinical support is required. Support staff on-site include RNs, MDs, and Social Workers to facilitate coordinated, multidisciplinary care.
About the Facility Location
The area offers a range of outdoor and recreational attractions suited to varied interests. Notable destinations include Ridley Creek State Park, Tyler Arboretum, and Linvilla Orchards, which provide opportunities for nature exploration and family-friendly activities. The borough also features a variety of shopping and dining options, walking routes, and museums that reflect the character of the local community.
About the Clinician's Workday
Clinicians in this role will provide part-time residential treatment psychiatric services for a young adult population, working day shifts totaling 24 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing treatment oversight for individuals with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and related behavioral health needs. The census for this assignment is 16 patients, with an average length of stay of 6-12 months. No call coverage is required for this assignment.
Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD: 16
Support Staff: RN, MD, Social Workers
Patient Population: Adults
Location Type: On-Site
Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
Government: No
Shift Hours: Part time (24 hours)
Cases Treated: Young adult population with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and related behavioral health needs
Average Length of Stay: 6-12 months
Census: 16
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Responsibilities
Conduct psychiatric evaluations and medication management for young adults with autism and IDD in a residential treatment setting.
Provide ongoing treatment oversight and psychiatric services to a young adult population.
Qualifications
Board-certified NP
Prescriptive authority
Experience in psychiatric care for autism/IDD preferred