Locum Tenens Physician - Psychiatry Needed in MA
- ID: 205091
- Updated May 12th, 2025
- Job ID 205091
- Job Title Physician - Psychiatry
- Provider Type Physician
- Specialty Psychiatry
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State MA
- Practice Setting Mental Health
- Duration 24 Days
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Psychiatrist for a 24-day locum tenens assignment in Massachusetts, starting August 1, 2025. This flexible role involves providing remote and occasional in-person support to a Mental Health facility's clinical stabilization service unit. The psychiatrist will collaborate with NPs, LPNs, and RNs, offering up to 10 hours of consultation per week, primarily for intakes between 12 PM and 8 PM. Responsibilities include medication management, documentation review, and attending weekly team meetings. The position requires 1-2 in-person visits monthly, with the remainder of work conducted via telemedicine. Proficiency with Evolve EMR is necessary. This opportunity offers potential for extension beyond the initial assignment period.
Job Details:
Location: Massachusetts
Facility Type: Mental Health
Start Date: August 1, 2025
LOA: 24 days
Provider Type Needed: Psychiatrist
Schedule: Flexible, up to 10 hours per week, primarily 12 PM - 8 PM
Job Responsibilities and Duties:
• Provide psychiatric consultation and support for the clinical stabilization service unit
• Collaborate with NPs, LPNs, and RNs on patient care and medication management
• Review and approve medication logs and documentation
• Conduct patient intakes, primarily between 12 PM and 8 PM
• Attend weekly team meetings (currently held on Tuesdays)
• Perform 1-2 in-person visits monthly for direct patient care
• Offer telemedicine consultations as needed
• Ensure proper documentation using Evolve EMR system
• Stay current with best practices in psychiatric care and medication management
• Provide clinical guidance and support to the nursing staff
Additional Information:
• Must be licensed as a Psychiatrist in Massachusetts
• Experience in clinical stabilization and acute psychiatric care required
• Proficiency with Evolve EMR system preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Flexibility to provide both in-person and telemedicine services
• Comfort with managing complex psychiatric cases and medication regimens
Apply now to learn more!
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 (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.
Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.
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Job Benefits
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided