Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical staffing company is seeking a psychiatrist for a locum tenens position in Suffolk, VA. The role involves providing inpatient care, managing a diverse patient demographic, and working alongside a team of psychiatrists. Coverage includes weekday and weekend shifts, with travel and lodging covered. Candidates must hold an active VA license and be board certified.

Benefits

Travel covered

Lodging covered

Malpractice insurance covered

Qualifications

• Experience with Anxiety, Affective, Personality Disorders.
• Familiarity with ADD/ADHD and various treatment methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in an inpatient setting.
• Manage patient volume of 8-20 per day based on shifts.

Skills

Psychiatry

Behavioral Medicine

Pharmacotherapy

Involuntary Commitments

Seclusion therapy

Restraint Application

Education

Active VA License

BC

Tools

EMR: EPIC

Job description

Job Quick Facts:

• Specialty: Psychiatry (Behavioral Medicine)
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Facility Location: Suffolk, VA
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: Apr 11, 2025 - Ongoing
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Shifts needed to be filled in:
- Apr 11, 14-18
- May-Jul: TBD
• Shift Schedule: Mon-Fri; 8a-4p
• Call Schedule: Weekends; Fri (4p) to Mon (8a)
• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Patient Volume:
- Weekdays: 8 per day
- Weekends: 16-20
• Psychiatrist in Group: 3
• Case Mix/Duties:
- Anxiety, Affective, Personality Disorders
- Eating, Psychotic, Developmental, Organic Disorders
- ADD/ADHD
- Familiarity with: Involuntary Commitments, Seclusion therapy, Pharmacotherapy, Restraint Application
• No of Beds: 54
• Other Info:
- Lock Facility, CPI-trained Staff
- Campus Police Rounding, Ability to call a Code
• EMR: EPIC
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered

Requirements:
• Active VA License
• BC
• Local (highly preferred)