Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Facility in Connecticut

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-CT

Title: MD

Dates Needed: ASAP - 6-10 months

Shift Type: Day Shift

Assignment Type: Outpatient

Call Required: No

Board Certification Required: No

Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility
This outpatient adult mental health facility delivers psychiatric services to adult patients within a structured outpatient care model. Locum tenens coverage is sought on an ongoing basis beginning as soon as possible.
About the Facility Location
Connecticut offers a range of regional attractions suited to diverse interests, including family-oriented destinations, outdoor recreation, and cultural experiences. Notable venues include Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium, the Norwalk Maritime Aquarium, and Lake Compounce, alongside agritourism destinations and scenic outdoor settings. Clinicians on assignment will find year-round activities and community resources accessible throughout the state.
About the Clinician‘s Workday
Clinicians in this role will provide full-time outpatient psychiatric services for adult patients during day shifts, totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include conducting initial psychiatric evaluations scheduled at 1-hour appointments and providing medication management during 30-minute follow-up visits. Prescriptive authority is required for this assignment. No call coverage is required.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: Variable

Patient Population: Adults

Location Type: On-Site

Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes

Government: No

Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)

Cases Treated: Adult outpatient psychiatric conditions

Average Length of Stay: Not applicable

Census: Not applicable

Med Checks/Follow-up per day: 30 minutes per medication management follow-up visit

Initial Evaluation Time: 1 hour per initial evaluation

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