Locum Tenens Physician - Psychiatrist Needed in MO

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Psychiatrist for a rewarding 120-day locum tenens assignment in Missouri, starting Mar 2, 2026. This full-time inpatient opportunity offers a Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM schedule in a state-of-the-art minimum security state hospital, providing care to a stable forensic population alongside a Nurse Practitioner.

Job Details

• Location: Missouri
• Facility Type: State Hospital (Minimum Security)
• Start Date: Mar 2, 2026
• LOA: 120 days
• Provider Type Needed: Psychiatrist
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM; 40-hour work weeks

Responsibilities and Duties

• Deliver comprehensive psychiatric care for 36 patients across two units: a locked unit and a less restrictive cottage setting
• Collaborate with a Nurse Practitioner to efficiently manage caseloads
• Maintain weekly notes for the first 8 weeks post-admission, followed by monthly notes thereafter
• Support guardianship processes and engage in multidisciplinary team efforts to ensure holistic patient support
• Provide cross-coverage for other units as needed
• Care for patients adjudicated as Permanently Incompetent to Stand Trial (PIST) and Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI)
• Foster consistent, long-term patient relationships due to low admit and discharge rates (typically 1–3 per month)

Additional Information

• Experience in inpatient forensic settings is helpful but not required
• Must hold an active Missouri medical license

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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