Psychiatrist - Locum Tenens Inpatient Coverage

About the role

This role involves providing inpatient psychiatric services in a state hospital setting, primarily for adult patients with long-term care needs exceeding 190 days.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and managing medication for adult inpatients during full-time day shifts (Monday to Friday).

Requirements

• Prescriptive authority is required for all clinicians
• Ability to perform psychiatric assessments
• Medication management skills

Skills

The role requires the ability to deliver comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care and support continuity of treatment within a structured institutional setting.

Work Environment

The work environment is on-site within an established clinical facility, with a variable patient caseload and census, and no call coverage involved.