Psychiatrist - Locum Tenens Coverage
Northshore Home Health Care · Rocky Hill, CT · 6 days ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the Role
Seeking a Psychiatrist (MD) for inpatient behavioral health coverage in an adult Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). The role requires prescriptive authority and involves conducting assessments, medication management, and follow-up care, with variable case loads and patient stays. The position is on-site, offering a 40-hour workweek with standard daytime hours and a late shift on Thursdays.
Responsibilities
- Providing full-time psychiatric evaluations
- Managing medications
- Overseeing adult patients within a structured clinical environment
Qualifications and Skills
- MD with board certification or eligibility
- Prescriptive authority
- Experience in inpatient psychiatric care for adults
- Strong assessment and medication management skills
- Ability to work independently within clinical protocols
- Excellent communication and clinical judgment
Benefits
- Seamless credentialing
- Dedicated support
- Digital platform for assignment management