We are seeking a licensed Psychologist for a locum tenens assignment in Rhode Island, beginning Dec 1, 2025, for a 115-day contract. This opportunity offers day shifts, Monday through Friday, providing care primarily to nursing home-level patients with low acuity in a long-term care environment.
Job Details
Location: Rhode Island
Facility Type: Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (operating as a long-term care facility)
Start Date: Dec 1, 2025
LOA: 115 days
Provider Type Needed: Psychologist
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5pm or 8am–4:30pm
Responsibilities and Duties
Provide clinical supervision to Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs)
Develop behavior plans and offer education on behavioral interventions to unit staff
Attend psychology and multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, along with other relevant meetings
Conduct neuropsychological evaluations such as WAIS, and tests of attention, memory, language, and executive function (no more than one evaluation per day)
Maintain a 50/50 split of testing and therapy
Run 1–2 group therapy sessions as part of the program
Manage a variable caseload, with counseling sessions lasting 30–40 minutes and group sessions 50–60 minutes
Participate actively as a member of an interdisciplinary team, collaborating with medical, nursing, social work, occupational therapy, and psychology staff
Provide care to patients with psychiatric and medical backgrounds, including those with major mental health illness, some dementia, distal muscular dystrophy, and many traumatic brain injury cases
Additional Information
Ph.D. or Psy.D. required, with experience in psychiatric or medical settings
Background in neuropsychology preferred
Familiarity with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is desired
Rhode Island psychology license required
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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