Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Facility in Connecticut
@ LocumTenens.comPsychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Facility in Connecticut
About the job
A mental health outpatient facility in Connecticut seeks a psychiatrist for ASAP locum coverage. Responsible for adult psychiatric evaluations and medication management with no call. 40-hour day shifts, outpatient setting, prescriptive authority needed.
Requirements
- Prescriptive authority
- Adult outpatient experience
- Psychiatric evaluation skills
Qualifications
- Medical degree (MD)
- Board certification not required
- State medical license
- Experience with medication management
Full job description
This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id:
ORD- -MD-CT
Title:
MD
Dates Needed:
ASAP - 6-10 months
Shift Type:
Day Shift
Assignment Type:
Outpatient
Call Required:
No
Board Certification Required:
No
Job Duration:
Locums
About the Facility
This outpatient adult mental health facility delivers psychiatric services to adult patients within a structured outpatient care model. Locum tenens coverage is sought on an ongoing basis beginning as soon as possible.
About the Facility Location
Connecticut offers a range of regional attractions suited to diverse interests, including family-oriented destinations, outdoor recreation, and cultural experiences. Notable venues include Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium, the Norwalk Maritime Aquarium, and Lake Compounce, alongside agritourism destinations and scenic outdoor settings. Clinicians on assignment will find year-round activities and community resources accessible throughout the state.
About the Clinicians Workday
Clinicians in this role will provide full-time outpatient psychiatric services for adult patients during day shifts, totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include conducting initial psychiatric evaluations scheduled at 1-hour appointments and providing medication management during 30-minute follow-up visits. Prescriptive authority is required for this assignment. No call coverage is required.
Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD:
Variable
Patient Population:
Adults
Location Type:
On-Site
Prescriptive Authority Required:
Yes
Government:
No
Shift Hours:
Full time (40 hours)
Cases Treated:
Adult outpatient psychiatric conditions
Average Length of Stay:
Not applicable
Census:
Not applicable
Med Checks/Follow-up per day:
30 minutes per medication management follow-up visit
Initial Evaluation Time:
1 hour per initial evaluation
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