Locum Tenens Physician - Psychiatrist Needed in WV

  • ID: 218468A
  • Updated May 18th, 2026

  • Job ID 218468A
  • Job Title Physician - Psychiatrist
  • Provider Type Physician
  • Specialty Psychiatry
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State WV
  • Practice Setting Short Term Acute Care Hospital
  • Duration
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Job Description

Our client is seeking a skilled Psychiatrist to join their team in West Virginia for a 60-day assignment starting Aug 3, 2026. This Physician will provide outpatient medication management in a hospital-employed behavioral health clinic, handling 8-hour shifts and seeing 11-16 adult patients daily for med checks and therapy.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide outpatient psychiatric services, focusing on medication management.
  • Conduct med checks and med checks with therapy sessions.
  • Manage a daily patient load of 11-16 adult individuals.
  • Work within a behavioral health clinic attached to a small hospital.


Additional Information

  • Required Board Certifications: 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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Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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