Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Concord Physicians Solutions; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Suffolk, VA, is seeking a Locum Psychiatrist specializing in Behavioral Medicine to cover inpatient psychiatric services. The role involves treating adults with various psychiatric disorders and requires board certification and an active Virginia medical license. The position includes weekend call responsibilities and offers a structured work schedule.

Qualifications

• Treatment of various psychiatric disorders including Anxiety and Affective Disorders.
• Familiarity with Involuntary Commitments and Seclusion Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient psychiatric coverage for adults while current psychiatrist is on leave.
• Manage a patient load of 8 on weekdays and 16-20 on weekends.

Skills

Anxiety Disorders

Affective Disorders

ADD/ADHD

Personality Disorders

Eating Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Psychotic Disorders

Organic Disorders

Involuntary Commitments

Seclusion Therapy

Pharmacotherapy

Restraint Application

Education

Board Certified in Psychiatry

Active VA Medical License

Tools

Epic

Job description

Location: Suffolk, VA
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 AM - 4 PM + weekend call
Weekend Call Requirements: Friday 4 PM - Monday 7:59 AM

Position Overview

Seeking a Locum Psychiatrist specializing in Behavioral Medicine to provide inpatient psychiatric coverage while a current psychiatrist is on leave. Additional vacation coverage will be needed in the coming months.

Open Dates:

• April 11
• April 14-18
• May-July (dates coming soon)

Job Details

• Practice Setting: Inpatient Adult Psychiatric Facility
• Patient Load: 8 patients per day on weekdays; 16-20 patients per day on weekends
• Total Beds: 54
• Psychiatrists in Group: 3
• EMR: Epic
• Referral/Transfer Protocol: Managed through Conduit Access Center in OH
• Safety Measures: Locked facility, CPI-trained staff, campus police rounding, emergency code system

Required Expertise

• Treatment of Anxiety Disorders, Affective Disorders, ADD/ADHD, Personality Disorders, Eating Disorders, Developmental Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, and Organic Disorders
• Familiarity with Involuntary Commitments, Seclusion Therapy, Pharmacotherapy, and Restraint Application
• Patient Demographics: Adults (18+)
• Board Certified in Psychiatry
• Active VA Medical License
• 100% Clean Background