Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Indiana

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Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Indiana

Plainfield, IL
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

A psychiatric facility in Indiana provides inpatient behavioral health services for adults. We seek a locum psychiatrist for day shifts, handling assessments, medication management, and treatment planning to support patient recovery.

Requirements

  • Board certification
  • Inpatient psychiatric experience
  • Prescriptive authority
  • Day shift availability

Qualifications

  • Medical degree (MD)
  • Licensed or eligible in Indiana

Full job description

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-IN

Title: MD

Dates Needed: ASAP - 6 months

Shift Type: Day Shift

Assignment Type: Inpatient

Call Required: No

Board Certification Required: Yes

Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility
This psychiatric facility provides structured inpatient behavioral health services for adult patients requiring evaluation and ongoing treatment. The facility maintains dedicated inpatient units and established clinical protocols to support comprehensive psychiatric care delivery. Locum tenens coverage is sought to meet the ongoing clinical needs of the adult population served.
About the Facility Location
Indiana offers a range of recreational and cultural attractions suited to diverse interests. The state features outdoor activities, historical and cultural sites, and entertainment venues including concerts, museums, and amusement parks accessible throughout the region. Clinicians on assignment will find year-round activities and community resources available across the state.
About the Clinician‘s Workday
Clinicians in this role will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric services for adult patients during day shifts, totaling 40 hours per week with no call or weekend requirements. Clinical responsibilities include completing psychiatric assessments, prescribing and managing medications, and providing patient and family education to support recovery and informed decision-making. The psychiatrist will lead treatment planning and collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team within units of 2-15 beds.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: 2-15

Patient Population: Adults

Call Ratio/Schedule: No Call or Weekend Requirements

Location Type: On-Site

Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes

Government: No

Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)

Cases Treated: Adult inpatient psychiatric conditions

Average Length of Stay: Variable

Census: Variable

Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Variable

Initial Evaluation Time: Not applicable

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