Pediatric Psychiatrist

Adelphi Medical Staffing; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Adelphi Medical Staffing is seeking a board-certified Pediatric Psychiatrist for an inpatient locum-tenens assignment in Salem, MA. Work Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm on an inpatient unit serving patients aged 3–18 with about 10 patients per day.

Credentialing is expected within ~90 days. Candidates must hold an active MA license, DEA, and BLS; Epic EMR used; team includes 1 MD and 2 NPs.

Qualifications

• Active MA license
• Board Certified in Psychiatry (Pediatric)
• DEA license
• BLS certification
• Minimum 1 year of pediatric psychiatry experience

Responsibilities

• Round on inpatient pediatric psychiatry unit
• Provide psychiatric care for patients aged 3–18
• Work collaboratively with the inpatient support staff
• Follow schedule: Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm
• Manage patient care and coordinate with care team

Job description

Salem, United States | Posted on 10/15/2026

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: Y-MD-3503944
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Psychiatry Pediatric
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Salem, MA
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: Nov 30, 2026 – May 03, 2027
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8am – 5pm

COVERAGE DATES

• Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 04, 2026
• Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 01, 2027
• Jan 11, 2027 – Jan 15, 2027
• Jan 25, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027
• Feb 22, 2027 – Feb 26, 2027
• Mar 08, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Pediatric (ages 3-18)
• Patient Volume/Census: 10 patients per day
• Rounding: Rounding on inpatient floor
• Case Mix: Suicide, depression, PTSD, personality disorder, defiance

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
• Support Staff: 1 MD, 2 NPs

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Credentialing Timeline: 90 days

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active MA license
• Board: Board Certified in Psychiatry (Pediatric) required
• DEA: Yes
• Certifications: BLS
• Experience: Minimum 1 year

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Round on inpatient pediatric psychiatry unit
• Provide psychiatric care for patients with suicide, depression, PTSD, etc.
• Work collaboratively with support staff
• Follow schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
• Manage patients ages 3-18