Locum Tenens Forensic Psychiatrist - Inpatient, Day Shift

Jobtome; Clinton (MS); On-site; USD 165,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

This locum tenens psychiatry assignment is for an inpatient adult forensic unit in Springfield. The clinician will provide full-time, day-shift coverage on-site, beginning ASAP and continuing ongoing as soon as credentialed.

The role focuses on medication management, treatment planning, and collaboration with social workers within a dedicated unit, with no NP supervision required. A strong credentialing timeline and seamless deployment are supported.

Responsibilities

• Medication management for adult forensic inpatients.
• Orders and treatment planning for assigned patients.
• Restraint debriefs and safety reviews as needed.
• Consults with social workers for a caseload of about 25 patients.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team; no NP supervision required.

Job description

This locum tenens psychiatry assignment is for an inpatient adult forensic unit in Springfield. The clinician will provide full-time, day-shift coverage on-site, beginning ASAP and continuing ongoing as soon as credentialed.

The role focuses on medication management, treatment planning, and collaboration with social workers within a dedicated unit, with no NP supervision required. A strong credentialing timeline and seamless deployment are supported.