Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in Connecticut

This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id:

ORD- -MD-CT
Title:

MD
Dates Needed:

August/September
Shift Type:

Day Shift
Assignment Type:

Outpatient
Call Required:

No
Board Certification Required:

Yes
Job Duration:

Locums
About the Facility

This facility offers a full continuum of psychiatric care for children and adolescents, encompassing both inpatient and outpatient services. The PHP and IOP programs deliver structured, multidisciplinary treatment for acute mental health needs, incorporating group therapy, medication management, and family-centered care. The facility operates in a high-acuity outpatient setting with a dedicated clinical team committed to coordinated patient care.
About the Facility Location

Connecticut offers a range of cultural, historical, and recreational destinations for clinicians on assignment. Points of interest include the Mystic Seaport Museum, Yale University, and the Yale Peabody Museum, reflecting the states historical and academic significance. Outdoor enthusiasts may explore scenic hiking trails, water activities, and aerial forest experiences, while entertainment options such as Foxwoods Resort Casino provide additional leisure opportunities throughout the region.
About the Clinicians Workday

The clinician will provide full-time outpatient psychiatric care at the PHP and IOP levels for child and adolescent patients, working 40 hours per week during day shift hours. Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and managing medications within a structured, multidisciplinary treatment environment. The clinician will collaborate with the treatment team to deliver group therapy support, medication management, and family-centered care for patients with acute mental health needs. Board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and prescriptive authority are required; no call obligations are associated with this position.

Additional Job Details
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 PHP/IOP level care
Average Length of Stay:

Not applicable
Census:

Not applicable
Med Checks/Follow-up per day:

Variable
Initial Evaluation Time:

Variable

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