Locum Tenens Physician - Psychiatrist Needed in CT

  • ID: 207819
  • Updated July 16th, 2025

  • Job ID 207819
  • Job Title Physician - Psychiatrist
  • Provider Type Physician
  • Specialty Psychiatry
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State CT
  • Practice Setting Hospital
  • Duration 33 Days
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Job Description

We are seeking a qualified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist for a meaningful and urgent locum tenens role in Connecticut. This 33-day assignment starts on Sep 29, 2025, and involves day shifts from 8:40 AM to 4:30 PM. The position is based in a children's hospital where the Psychiatrist will be integral in providing immediate psychiatric assessments, stabilization, and crisis intervention to pediatric patients.

Job Details
  • Location: Connecticut
  • Start Date: Sep 29, 2025
  • LOA: 33 days
  • Provider Type Needed: Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
  • Schedule: Day shifts, 8:40 AM - 4:30 PM

Responsibilities and Duties
  • Conduct immediate psychiatric assessments for pediatric patients
  • Provide stabilization services in acute cases
  • Manage medical interventions as necessary
  • Implement crisis intervention strategies to ensure patient safety
  • Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care

Additional Information
  • Required to have board certification in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Must be comfortable working in a pediatric inpatient setting
  • Experience in Pediatric Inpatient Psychiatry or Pediatric Consultation & Liaison is preferred
  • Must hold valid BLS, CSR, and DEA certifications
  • EMR Used: Epic

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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Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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