Locum Tenens Physician - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Needed in MO

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician for a 24-day assignment in Missouri, commencing Aug 3, 2026. This role involves working one day per week from 8am to 5pm, providing comprehensive outpatient care. The physician will be responsible for seeing 5-10 patients per day, performing initial evaluations, managing medications, conducting psychotherapy, and initiating, titrating, or tapering psychotropic medications.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage 5-10 patients per day
• Conduct hour-long initial evaluations and 20-30 minute follow-up appointments
• Perform initial evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy
• Initiate, titrate, and taper psychotropic medications
• Address a variety of outpatient Child & Adolescent psychiatry cases, including psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance abuse/dual diagnosis, personality disorders, suicidal/homicidal ideation, trauma-related disorders, cognitive impairment, developmental disorders, and eating disorders

Additional Information

• EMR: CPSI

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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