Locum Tenens Physician - Psychologist Needed in MA

  • ID: 223039A
  • Updated October 8th, 2026

  • Job ID 223039A
  • Job Title Physician - Psychologist
  • Provider Type Physician
  • Specialty Psychology
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State MA
  • Practice Setting Psychiatric Hospital
  • Start Date 11/28/2026
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Job Description

We are seeking a Psychologist in Massachusetts for a 90-day assignment focusing on comprehensive psychiatric assessments and psychological testing to identify behavioral patterns. This role offers flexibility with both full-time (40 hours per week, 8:30 AM to 5 PM) and part-time (24 hours per week) schedules.
Responsibilities and Duties
  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and evaluations.
  • Perform psychological testing to assist in the diagnostic process.
  • Research and identify behavioral or emotional patterns of patients.
  • Document utilizing the hospital electronic medical records.
  • Initiate Treatment Team risk assessment and review.
  • Collaborate with other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Collaborate with Department of Mental Health clinical team.
  • Collaborate with the Independent Forensic Review evaluators.
  • Collaborate with the unit’s attorney, court liaison staff, and the legal system.
  • Monitor the legal status of patients and provide the treatment team with updates.
  • Provide individual and/or group therapy to patients as needed.
  • May be called upon to provide training to staff when needed.
Additional Information
  • EMR: Cerner
  • Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Setting: Inpatient
  • Call Schedule: No Call
  • Patients per day: 24
  • LOA: 90 Days
  • Staffing Mix: RNs- 4, Office Staff- 2
Benefits
  • Strong compensation
  • Travel-related expenses covered
  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
  • Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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