Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Muncy, Pennsylvania

This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id:

ORD- -MD-PA
Title:

MD
Dates Needed:

ASAP - Ongoing
Shift Type:

Day Shift
Assignment Type:

Inpatient; Outpatient
Call Required:

No
Board Certification Required:

Yes
Job Duration:

Locums
About the Facility

This state department of corrections facility is a medium- and maximum-security institution housing adult women and is one of only two state prisons serving a female incarcerated population. The facility delivers structured inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services within a secure correctional environment. Locum tenens coverage is sought on an immediate and ongoing basis to meet the clinical needs of the population served.
About the Facility Location

Muncy, Pennsylvania is a historic community known for its well-preserved Victorian architecture, which has been recognized among the finest examples in the state. The area offers outdoor recreation opportunities including trout fishing and hiking, as well as scenic landscapes and family-oriented entertainment. Clinicians on assignment will find specialty shops, antique stores, and a range of year-round activities throughout the region.
About the Clinicians Workday

Clinicians in this role will provide full-time inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services for an adult population in a correctional setting, working day shifts totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations (1 hour per initial evaluation), providing medication management follow-up visits (15-30 minutes per visit), completing required documentation, and collaborating with the behavioral health team. No call coverage is required for this assignment.

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 inpatient and outpatient psychiatric conditions;

correctional population
Average Length of Stay:

Variable
Census:

Variable
Med Checks/Follow-up per day:

15-30 minutes per medication management follow-up appointment
Initial Evaluation Time:

1 hour per initial psychiatric evaluation

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