Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in NY

Job description

About the facility

This inpatient psychiatric unit provides specialized mental health services for children and adults requiring acute psychiatric care. The facility maintains established treatment protocols and modern documentation systems to ensure effective psychiatric care delivery in a structured hospital environment designed for comprehensive behavioral health services.

About the facility location

New York offers diverse natural attractions including the Hudson River Valley, Finger Lakes, and Adirondacks, which provide opportunities for hiking, kayaking, and exploring scenic villages across six million acres of protected wilderness. Visitors can experience outdoor activities such as hiking the High Peaks and enjoying pristine lakes, while various museums, entertainment venues, and cultural attractions provide indoor alternatives throughout the year.

About the clinician's workday

The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care for children and adolescents requiring acute mental health treatment, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM for 40 hours per week. Clinical duties include conducting psychiatric evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and managing medications for pediatric patients in the inpatient psychiatric unit. The position may include covering adult inpatient services during vacation coverage to ensure continuity of care across both child and adult populations. Board certified candidates are preferred, though board eligible candidates will be considered for this full-time position with no minimum years of experience required.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Variable
• Patient population: Children
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: Variable
• Average length of stay: Variable
• Census: Variable
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Not applicable
• Initial evaluation time: Variable

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