Locums Pediatric Psychiatry Physician

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. (NEHCR); Windham (CT); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. (NEHCR) is seeking a Board-Certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join an established behavioral health program in Mansfield Center, Connecticut. This role will focus on outpatient psychiatric care for children and adolescents facing various mental health challenges.

Applicants must be board certified and willing to practice in an outpatient setting. The position provides a relaxed lifestyle while still allowing professional opportunities with easy access to major cities like Hartford and Boston.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is required.
• Willingness to practice in an outpatient setting.
• Eligible for Connecticut medical licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management.
• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans.
• Coordinate care with therapists, nursing staff, and other providers.
• Participate in discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Skills

Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations

Ongoing medication management

Individualized treatment plans

Coordination of care

Education

Board Certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Eligible for Connecticut medical licensure

Job description

We are seeking a Board-Certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join an established behavioral health program in Mansfield Center, Connecticut. This position focuses on outpatient psychiatric care for children and adolescents with a broad range of mental health conditions.

Position Details

• Setting: Outpatient
• Patient Volume: Approximately 10–12 patients per day
• Discharges: At least 2 discharges per day
• Program Size: 28 total beds
• Patient Population: Children and adolescents with all mental health diagnoses
• Care Model: Multidisciplinary team environment

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management
• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans
• Coordinate care with therapists, nursing staff, and other providers
• Participate in discharge planning and continuity of care
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
• Willingness to practice in an outpatient setting
• Eligible for Connecticut medical licensure

Mansfield Center is a quiet New England community in eastern Connecticut, home to the University of Connecticut and surrounded by scenic countryside. It offers a small-town feel with easy access to Hartford and Boston, making it ideal for those seeking a balance of professional opportunity and a relaxed lifestyle.