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Locums – Knoxville, Tennessee, Psychiatric NP/PA Job Clinical Role: - Do you know someone who might be a good fit for this position? Please ask about our generous referral fees! - Locum tenens opportunity - Seeking a board certified or board eligible psychiatric nurse practitioner or physician assistant - Some post-training experience as an APP is required - ASAP–ongoing - On-site coverage required - Flexible scheduling – approximately two-hour shifts - Available scheduling options (work a minimum of 4 hours a week; maximum of 8-10 hours a week): - Mondays or Wednesdays: shifts within the 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. window - Fridays: shifts within the 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. window - Weekends: anytime - Evenings: any day - Conduct psychiatric intake evaluations and provide in-person monitoring during Spravato® (esketamine nasal spray) treatment sessions - Structured outpatient setting with small patient cohorts - Typical session size: 3–4 patients - Opportunity to participate in innovative depression treatment programs - Allow RecruitWell to set up a phone call with you and the client to discuss more! Duties and Responsibilities: - Conduct psychiatric intake evaluations and determine eligibility for Spravato treatment - Prescribe Spravato and/or document clinical notes in the EMR - Provide on-site clinical support during dosing sessions - Monitor patients throughout the required observation period - Perform vital sign checks, safety assessments, and symptom monitoring - Complete accurate, timely documentation - Coordinate with operations teams and partner therapist offices - Maintain a calm, safe, and supportive treatment environment Requirements: - Current, unrestricted DEA registration - Willingness to associate DEA registration with partner site locations as needed - Comfortable managing outpatient monitoring and clinical changes - Strong documentation skills and adherence to treatment protocols - Willingness to complete required Spravato REMS training - Psychiatry experience preferred - Experience with Spravato, ketamine, esketamine, TMS, infusion therapy, or patient monitoring preferred, but not required - Previous Spravato experience is not required - UHC/Optum network participation is a plus Area Information: - Located in Knoxville, Tennessee - Enjoy dining, shopping, entertainment, and outdoor recreation throughout the Knoxville area What RecruitWell Provides: - A+ rated malpractice insurance - Weekly direct deposit - 24/7 dedicated recruiter support - Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance - Prepaid travel and lodging RecruitWell Core Values: - Open Communication - Sense of Urgency - Teamwork - Accountability - Driven to Win - Higher Consciousness