Forensic Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Massachusetts

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Forensic Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Massachusetts

Spencer, MA

Posted 1 day ago

About the job

A 150-bed psychiatric facility in Massachusetts seeks a board-certified forensic psychiatrist for inpatient services providing care to diverse age groups, offering a full continuum of psychiatric care with strong support staff in a regional setting with outdoor and community activities.

Requirements

Board certification
Inpatient psychiatric experience
Massachusetts license
Full-time availability

Qualifications

Medical degree (MD)
Experience with forensic patients
Strong communication skills
Team-oriented mindset

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This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-MA

Title: MD

Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing

Shift Type: Day Shift

Assignment Type: Inpatient

Call Required: No

Board Certification Required: Yes

Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility
This 150-bed facility offers a full continuum of psychiatric care encompassing inpatient services, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient programs (IOP). The facility serves children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, and is located in Massachusetts. Clinical and administrative support staff, including RNs, technicians, therapists, and office personnel, are available on-site.
About the Facility Location
The region of Massachusetts where this assignment is located offers clinicians access to outdoor recreation, community events, local art displays, farmers markets, and waterfront experiences. Regional attractions and year-round activities are accessible throughout the surrounding area, providing a range of options for those on assignment.
About the Clinicians Workday
Clinicians will provide full-time inpatient forensic psychiatric coverage Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch break. Daily treatment team meetings are attended by all team members as a standard component of the clinical schedule. The role operates within an on-site inpatient setting serving a broad patient population that includes children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. No call coverage is required for this assignment.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: 12-14

Support Staff: 3 office staff, RNs, Techs, Therapistsm Administration

Location Type: On-Site

Government: No

Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)

Cases Treated: Forensic inpatient psychiatric population; children, adolescents, adults, and seniors

Average Length of Stay: Variable

Census: 150-bed facility

Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Not applicable

Initial Evaluation Time: Not applicable

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