Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in North Dakota

This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-ND
Title: MD
Dates Needed: September 2026 for 3-6 months
Shift Type: Day Shift
Assignment Type: Inpatient
Call Required: Negotiable
Board Certification Required: No
Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility

An inpatient facility in North Dakota is seeking locum tenens psychiatric coverage beginning September 2026 for a period of 3-6 months. The facility maintains a structured clinical environment supported by a multidisciplinary team, including 5 Physicians, 3 PMHNPs, 6 NPs, a mental health tech, and an RN. This on-site assignment is designed to ensure continuity of psychiatric care for the adult population served.
About the Facility Location

North Dakota offers a range of regional attractions and outdoor recreation suited to diverse interests. The state provides access to natural landscapes, scenic parks, and year-round activities spanning cultural experiences and outdoor exploration. Clinicians on assignment will find regional amenities and recreational opportunities available throughout the state.
About the Clinician‘s Workday

Clinicians in this role will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric services for adult patients, working Monday through Friday during day shifts, totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and providing medication management for the adult inpatient population. Call coverage is negotiable and available as an option for this assignment. An active North Dakota medical license or Letter of Qualification (LOQ) is required, and prescriptive authority is required for all clinicians considered for this position.

Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD: Variable
Support Staff: 5 Physicians, 3 PMHNPs, 6 NPs, mental health tech, RN
Patient Population: Adults
Location Type: On-Site
Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
Government: No
Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
Cases Treated: Adult inpatient psychiatric conditions
Average Length of Stay: Variable
Census: Variable
Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Not applicable
Initial Evaluation Time: Not applicable

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