Locum Tenens Physician - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Needed in MA

Job Description

We are seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician for a 60-day assignment in MA, starting Aug 14, 2026. This role involves providing psychiatric care in an acute psychiatric unit setting, managing various disorders such as anxiety, affective, and personality disorders, and utilizing treatment techniques like pharmacotherapy and group therapy. The typical schedule is M-F, 8:30-4:30, with 6-10 patient encounters per shift.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide psychiatric care in an acute psychiatric unit/institute setting
• CPI training Required
• Address clinical areas including anxiety disorders, affective disorder, ADD/ADHD, personality disorders, eating disorders, development disorders, psychotic disorders, and organic disorders
• Demonstrate familiarity with involuntary commitments, seclusion therapy, and restraint application
• Utilize treatment techniques such as pharmacotherapy, group therapy, family therapy, and ECT
• Manage 6-10 patient encounters per shift

Additional Information

• Required Board Certifications: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
• EMR: Cerner

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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