A Facility In In Needs a Locums Psychiatrist
LocumTenens.com
Boone County, Indiana, US
About the Role
This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id: ORD-MD-IN
Title: MD
Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
Shift Type: Day Shift
Assignment Type: Inpatient
Call Required: No
Board Certification Required: No
Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility This psychiatric facility provides long-term inpatient behavioral health treatment for adults with serious and persistent mental illness. The organization maintains comprehensive behavioral health programs with established protocols for psychiatric evaluation and medication management services. The institution operates with modern documentation systems and dedicated resources to ensure effective treatment delivery for patients with complex mental health needs.
About the Facility Location Indiana offers diverse recreational opportunities including outdoor activities such as ziplining, hiking, and rafting for visitors seeking adventure-based experiences. Historic and cultural sites provide educational opportunities for travelers interested in the region's heritage. Various entertainment options such as comedy shows, concerts, amusement parks, and museums are accessible throughout the state for those looking to explore local attractions.
About the Clinician's Workday The psychiatrist will conduct psychiatric evaluations, ongoing assessments, and diagnose/treat mental health disorders in an inpatient setting during full-time day shifts with no call requirements. Clinical responsibilities include managing psychotropic medications, prescribing and adjusting treatment plans as needed for adults with serious and persistent mental illness. The clinician will lead and collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams to develop and monitor individualized care plans while providing patient and family education related to diagnoses, treatment options, and recovery goals. The psychiatrist will maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and support diagnostic decision-making based on clinical findings while participating in continuing education, hospital committees, and upholding all clinical and regulatory standards.
Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD: 10-15
Patient Population: Adults
Location Type: On-Site
Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
Government: No
Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
Cases Treated: Adults with serious and persistent mental illness
Average Length of Stay: Long Term
Census: Variable
Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Not applicable
Initial Evaluation Time: Not applicable
Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:
Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
Digital hub for assignment details
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations and ongoing assessments in inpatient setting
- Lead and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans
- Provide patient and family education on diagnoses and treatment options
Qualifications
- MD board-certified preferred?
- Prescriptive authority required
- Inpatient psychiatry experience
Benefits
Remote: No
On-site facility in Indiana
Required Skills
psychiatry
inpatient care
medication management
team collaboration
documentation
Keywords
psychiatry
inpatient
locum
behavioral health
adult
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