Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Springfield, Illinois

Job Reference: ORD-224333-MD-IL | Title: MD | Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing | Shift Type: Day Shift | Assignment Type: Inpatient | Call Required: No | Board Certification Required: Negotiable | Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This inpatient psychiatric facility delivers structured forensic behavioral health services to an adult population within a dedicated clinical environment. Locum tenens coverage is sought on an ongoing basis beginning as soon as the selected clinician is credentialed.

Facility Location

Springfield is a historically significant destination, home to the Abraham Lincoln Home National Historic Site, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, and the Dana-Thomas House, among numerous museums and landmarks. Outdoor recreation is accessible at Washington Park, Lake Springfield, and Henson Robinson Zoo. The city also sits along the historic Route 66 corridor, adding cultural significance to any visit.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time inpatient psychiatric services on a dedicated adult forensic unit
• Work 40 hours per week on-site during day shifts (structured as five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days)
• Manage medication, orders, treatment planning, restraint debriefs, and consults with social workers
• Maintain a caseload of approximately 25 adult patients
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including clinical managers, social workers, and directors
• No floating between units required
• No NP supervision required

Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Varies
• Location Type: On-Site
• Government: No
• Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated: Adult forensic inpatient psychiatric conditions; severe mental illness
• Average Length of Stay: Variable
• Census: ~25 adult patients