Job Description

Psychologist / Psychiatrist / Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - New Orleans, LA (#R10164)

• Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
• Employment Type: Part-Time (30 hrs/week)
• Hourly Rate: Regular: $65.11-148.56 per hour based on experience. On-call: hourly + $5.00 per hour

About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing:

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.

Position Overview:
The Juvenile Justice Intervention Center (JJIC), operated by the City of New Orleans, is a secure detention facility for youth awaiting court proceedings or placement. JJIC provides trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate medical and behavioral health care to residents, many of whom present with complex needs. We are seeking dedicated healthcare and behavioral health professionals to join our on-site team, delivering high-quality care 24/7 in compliance with state, federal, and juvenile justice standards.

• Competitive Compensation: Regular: $65.11-148.56 per hour based on experience, On-call: hourly + $5.00 per hour
• Work Schedule: Part-time (30 hrs/week)
• Impactful Work: Intervene during pivotal moments to redirect young lives

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Psychologist: PhD/PsyD
  • Psychiatrist: MD/DO
  • Psychiatric NP: Master’s + PMHNP certification
• Licensure: Active Louisiana license in respective specialty
• Experience: Experience with adolescent mental health in detention or high-risk settings.
• Technical Skills: Skilled in evidence-based treatment approaches
• Soft Skills: Crisis de-escalation, interdisciplinary collaboration, cultural sensitivity

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct mental health assessments and risk evaluations.
• Manage psychotropic medication regimens.
• Provide crisis intervention and suicide risk assessments.
• Collaborate with medical staff, LCSWs, and school personnel.

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing - Empowering Healthcare Professionals, Enriching Lives.

We are committed to our core values: integrity, honesty, and transparencyFinding a new position as a physician or allied health professional or filling a critical vacancy in your practice, clinic, hospital, or skilled care facility can be stressful and time-consuming.At Greenlife our mission is to make this process easier for you and help you through all the steps necessary to find that perfect new position or the healthcare professional to round out your team.We understand that every situation is different and our approach reflects that: we value personalized interaction with job seekers and employers, our searches are customized not cookie-cutter and our results speak for themselves: Happy job seekers and employers who found the right professional match through our services.

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