Psychiatrist - Locum Tenens Coverage

Role Overview

This inpatient psychiatric position requires a board-certified psychiatrist to provide comprehensive mental health services to adult patients. The clinician will conduct assessments, prescribe and manage medications, and lead treatment planning within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include patient and family education, ensuring quality care in a structured inpatient setting, with caseloads ranging from 2 to 15 patients per day. The role involves full-time day shifts, with no call or weekend duties, and prescriptive authority is required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Board certification in psychiatry
• Prescriptive authority
• Experience with adult inpatient psychiatric conditions
• Strong collaborative and communication skills

Key Duties

• Perform psychiatric evaluations and develop treatment plans
• Manage medication regimens and monitor patient progress
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members
• Educate patients and families to support recovery