Forensic Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Massachusetts

LocumTenens.com; Spencer (MA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com seeks a board-certified psychiatrist to provide full-time inpatient forensic psychiatric coverage at a Massachusetts facility. The assignment runs ASAP through ongoing, with weekday daytime hours (8:30 AM–4:00 PM) and no call responsibilities.

The facility serves children to seniors and is supported by on-site staff. The ideal clinician will hold an MD, be board-certified in Psychiatry, and have inpatient experience, ideally in forensic settings, to maintain high-quality patient

Qualifications

• MD degree required.
• Board-certified in psychiatry.
• Inpatient experience, preferably in forensic settings.
• Full-time daytime schedule (Mon–Fri).

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time inpatient forensic psychiatric coverage Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:00 PM.
• No call coverage required.
• Manage care for a diverse population including children, adolescents, adults and seniors.
• On-site inpatient setting with a 150-bed census and clinical support staff.

Education

MD degree

Board Certification in Psychiatry

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-217842-MD-MA

• Title: MD

• Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing

• Shift Type: Day Shift

• Assignment Type: Inpatient

• Call Required: No

• Board Certification Required: Yes

• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This 150-bed facility offers a full continuum of psychiatric care encompassing inpatient services, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient programs (IOP). The facility serves children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, and is located in Massachusetts. Clinical and administrative support staff, including RNs, technicians, therapists, and office personnel, are available on-site.

About the Facility Location

The region of Massachusetts where this assignment is located offers clinicians access to outdoor recreation, community events, local art displays, farmers markets, and waterfront experiences. Regional attractions and year-round activities are accessible throughout the surrounding area, providing a range of options for those on assignment.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide full-time inpatient forensic psychiatric coverage Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch break. Daily treatment team meetings are attended by all team members as a standard component of the clinical schedule. The role operates within an on-site inpatient setting serving a broad patient population that includes children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. No call coverage is required for this assignment.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 12-14

• Support Staff: 3 office staff, RNs, Techs, Therapistsm Administration

• Location Type: On-Site

• Government: No

• Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)

• Cases Treated: Forensic inpatient psychiatric population; children, adolescents, adults, and seniors

• Average Length of Stay: Variable

• Census: 150-bed facility

• Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Not applicable

• Initial Evaluation Time: Not applicable

Why choose LocumTenens.com?

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