Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility inSpringfield,Illinois

LocumTenens.com, LLC; Clinton (IL); On-site; USD 207,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com seeks a licensed psychiatrist for an on-site, full-time inpatient forensic unit in Illinois. The clinician will provide 40 hours per week of day-shift coverage, with a caseload of about 25 adult patients and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Duties include medication management, orders, treatment planning, restraint debriefs, and social work consults. Board certification is negotiable.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with medical license in IL
• Psychiatry board certification or eligibility is acceptable per facility needs

Responsibilities

• Medication management for adult psychiatric inpatients
• Prepare and process orders; develop treatment plans
• Conduct restraint debriefs as required
• Consult with social workers for patient care coordination
• Manage a caseload of ~25 adults on a dedicated forensic unit
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team; no NP supervision required

Skills

Forensic psychiatry

Adult inpatient

Education

MD/DO

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-224333-MD-ILTitle: 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

Why choose LocumTenens.com?

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

• Precision job matching with proprietary algorithmRapid credentialing with Axuall Digital WalletConcierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialistDigital hub for assignment details