Psychiatric Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at OutpatientFacility in Connecticut

LocumTenens.com

Rocky Hill, CT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Behavioral Health, Government, Identify Issues, Medications, Outpatient Care, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality of Care, Structured Programming Methodologies
LOCATION
Rocky Hill, CT
POSTED
9 days ago
This Job at a Glance
  • Job Reference Id: ORD-212057-PA-CT
  • Title: PA
  • Dates Needed: Early/Mid May - Mid August
  • Shift Type: Day Shift
  • Assignment Type: Outpatient
  • Call Required: No
  • Board Certification Required: No
  • Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility

This structured behavioral health day treatment program provides a higher level of outpatient care for adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The facility offers multiple hours of clinical programming several days per week to support stabilization and recovery without requiring inpatient admission.

About the Facility Location

This area features prominent gaming and entertainment venues including Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun Casino with its arena, alongside educational institutions like Yale University. The region offers maritime attractions such as Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium, complemented by water activities on the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound including kayaking and paddleboarding. Cultural experiences include ghost tours, museum adventures, and historic trolley museums, with Ocean Beach Park providing recreational opportunities.

About the Clinician's Workday

The physician associate will evaluate, diagnose, and manage treatment for clients with co-occurring disorders including substance use while prescribing and overseeing medications such as Suboxone, Sublocade, and Methadone. Clinical duties include completing comprehensive assessments and intakes to support patient-centered recovery care during part-time day shift hours totaling 24 hours per week. The clinician will provide specialized psychiatric care for adults requiring structured behavioral health programming without call requirements.

Additional Job Details
  • Case Load/PPD: 6-12
  • Patient Population: Adults
  • Location Type: On-Site
  • Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
  • Government: No
  • Shift Hours: Part time (24 hours)
  • Cases Treated: Co-occurring disorders including substance use
  • Average Length of Stay: Not applicable
  • Census: Not applicable
  • Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Variable
  • Initial Evaluation Time: Variable
Why choose LocumTenens.com?

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:


  • Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm

  • Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet

  • Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist

  • Digital hub for assignment details

About the Company

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LocumTenens.com

Welcome to a Career Opportunity with LocumTenens.com! We are a member of the Jackson Healthcare family of companies, the third largest healthcare staffing company in the U.S., serving more than 7 million patients in over 1,400 healthcare facilities. You will find us included among Atlanta's Best Places to Work and ranked #6 on Fortune 2018 Best Companies to Work for in Health Care and Biopharma. When hospitals or medical facilities are understaffed, they rely on us to find them the right temporary healthcare providers on demand. Patients Need Doctors – that’s where we come in … and you don’t need a medical degree! Demand is high and career opportunities are expanding.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services