Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Massachusetts

LocumTenens.com; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a board-certified psychiatrist for an inpatient assignment in Worcester, MA. The role is a full-time day shift position (8:30 AM–5:00 PM) with potential for protracted assignment and a 30-minute lunch break.

Responsibilities include comprehensive psychiatric assessments, evaluations, and psychological testing to support diagnosis, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and providing individual and group therapy as needed.

Qualifications

• Board-certified psychiatry required.
• Inpatient setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and evaluations.
• Perform psychological testing to support diagnoses.
• Provide individual and group therapy as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment team and legal/forensic staff as applicable.
• Document in hospital EMR; ensure timely updates.

Job description

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD-MD-MA Title: MDDates Needed: ASAP - OngoingShift Type: Day ShiftAssignment Type: InpatientCall Required: NoBoard Certification Required: YesJob Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This inpatient psychiatric facility maintains a total capacity of 150 beds, comprising 120 beds dedicated to short-term acute care with an average length of stay of 5 to 13 days and 30 beds designated through the state department for longer-term care. The facility operates within a structured multidisciplinary framework that includes clinical, legal, and forensic collaboration to support comprehensive psychiatric care delivery. Support staff on site includes 4 RNs and 2 office staff members.

About the Facility Location

Massachusetts offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of regional attractions and year-round activities suited to varied interests. The state features outdoor recreation opportunities, cultural venues, historical sites, and community events distributed across its diverse regions. Clinicians will find options for both active and leisure pursuits throughout their time on assignment.

About the Clinician's Workday

The psychiatrist will conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, evaluations, and psychological testing to support the diagnostic process on a full-time day shift schedule of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break; a part-time option of 24 hours per week is also available. Clinical responsibilities include identifying behavioral and emotional patterns, initiating and participating in treatment team risk assessments, and maintaining documentation utilizing the hospital electronic medical records system. The clinician will collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team, the Department of Mental Health clinical team, independent forensic review evaluators, and unit attorney, court liaison staff, and the legal system, while monitoring the legal status of patients and providing updates to the treatment team. Additional responsibilities include providing individual and group therapy as needed and delivering staff training when called upon; no call coverage is required for this position.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: VariableSupport Staff: 4 RNs, 2 office staffPatient Population: AdultsLocation Type: On-SitePrescriptive Authority Required: YesGovernment: NoShift Hours: Full time (40 hours)Cases Treated: Adult inpatient psychiatric population, including short-term acute stays and long-term state-designated careAverage Length of Stay: Short-term: 5 - 13 days; long-term: variableCensus: 150 inpatient beds: 120 short-term, 30 long-term