Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Springfield, Illinois

LocumTenens.com; Clinton (IL); On-site; USD 220,000 - 276,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a psychiatrist to provide full-time inpatient psychiatric services on a dedicated adult forensic unit in Springfield, IL. The role involves 40 hours per week on-site during day shifts with five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days, starting ASAP.

Responsibilities include medication management, orders, treatment planning, restraint debriefs, and working with social workers for a caseload of about 25 adults.

Qualifications

• Licensed medical doctor (MD/DO) with psychiatric training.
• Board certification as available or negotiable.
• Experience in inpatient psychiatry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Medication management for adult patients on a forensic unit.
• Process orders and develop treatment plans.
• Conduct restraint debriefs and safety reviews.
• Consult with social workers regarding patient needs and dispositions.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including clinical managers and directors.

Skills

Medication management

Forensic psychiatry

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-224333-MD-IL
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type:Day Shift
• Assignment Type:Inpatient
• Call Required:No
• Board Certification Required:Negotiable
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This inpatient psychiatric facility delivers structured forensic behavioral health services to an adult population within a dedicated clinical environment. Locum tenens coverage is sought on an ongoing basis beginning as soon as the selected clinician is credentialed.

About the Facility Location

Springfield is a historically significant destination, home to the Abraham Lincoln Home National Historic Site, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, and the Dana-Thomas House, among numerous museums and landmarks. Outdoor recreation is accessible at Washington Park, Lake Springfield, and Henson Robinson Zoo. The city also sits along the historic Route 66 corridor, adding cultural significance to any visit.

About the Clinician’s Workday

The psychiatrist will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric services on a dedicated adult forensic unit, working 40 hours per week on-site during day shifts structured as five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days. Clinical responsibilities include medication management, orders, treatment planning, restraint debriefs, and consults with social workers for a caseload of approximately 25 adult patients. The role is assigned exclusively to one forensic unit, with no floating between units required. Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team - including clinical managers, social workers, and directors - is integral to this position, and no NP supervision is required.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:Varies
• Location Type:On-Site
• Government:No
• Shift Hours:Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated:Adult forensic inpatient psychiatric conditions; severe mental illness
• Average Length of Stay:Variable
• Census:~25 adult patients