Job Title:
Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Company: Jackson and Coker
Location: Americus, GA
Created: 2026-04-07
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Locums Job Community Behavioral Health System Southwest Georgia (Virtual/Telehealth Options Available)Jackson and Coker is seeking a PMHNP for an urgent and high-impact locum tenens opportunity with a well-established Community Service Board in Georgia. This role is ideal for an NP looking to step into a leadership position or simply provide clinical oversight in a mission-driven behavioral health organization serving an underserved community.The Opportunity:Join a behavioral health team dedicated to providing psychiatric care to adults and children in an outpatient and residential crisis setting. The outpatient clinic runs Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, with a fully built schedule, e-prescribe capabilities, and electronic documentation already in place. The residential crisis unit serves patients experiencing acute psychiatric episodes and substance use crises in a short-term inpatient-style environment.Patient Population:Primary adult population with occasional pediatric patients (ages 6 and up). Diagnoses include mental illness, substance use disorders, and developmental disabilities with co-occurring behavioral health conditions. The patient base is largely uninsured or underinsured.Scheduling: Initial evaluations are booked at 45 to 60 minutes. Follow-up med checks run 15 to 25 minutes.Candidate Requirements: Active and unrestricted NP licensure in Georgia Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification Comfort seeing adult and pediatric populations DEA certification a plus Telehealth experience welcomedJackson and Coker offers:+ Weekly Direct Deposit+ Top Rated Malpractice Insurance+ In-House Travel Agency+ 24/7 Recruiter Availability+ Experienced In-House Privileging CoordinatorsExperience why Jackson and Coker has been recognized by Forbes and Staffing Industry Analysts for our commitment to service excellence.Apply Today!Alyssa LoganFor more jobs, visit Jackson and Coker.