Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Connecticut

• Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-CT
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: September 7, 2026 - January 1, 2027
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

This facility provides specialized inpatient psychiatric services for pediatric and adolescent patients requiring hospitalization and stabilization. The facility maintains established inpatient psychiatric unit operations supported by a multidisciplinary clinical team. Locum tenens coverage from a qualified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist is sought to support the pediatric mental health program.

Connecticut offers diverse regional attractions, outdoor recreation opportunities, and year-round cultural and family-friendly activities, making it a welcoming destination for clinicians on assignment.

Clinicians will provide comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care for children and adolescents, working Monday through Friday on 8-hour day shifts totaling 40 hours per week. Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and managing medications for pediatric and adolescent patients. Clinicians will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support optimal patient outcomes in an inpatient setting. Board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and prescriptive authority are required; no call, weekend, or holiday coverage is associated with this role.

• Case Load/PPD: Variable
• Patient Population: Children
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No
• Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated: Child and adolescent psychiatric conditions requiring inpatient care
• Average Length of Stay: Variable
• Census: Variable
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Not applicable
• Initial Evaluation Time: Not applicable

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