Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in NY

LocumTenens.com

Bouckville, NY New York

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Behavioral Health, Documentation, Government, Healthcare, Hospital, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Bouckville, NY New York
POSTED
9 days ago
This Job at a Glance
  • Job Reference Id: ORD-211950-MD-NY
  • Title: MD
  • Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
  • Shift Type: Day Shift
  • Assignment Type: Inpatient
  • Call Required: No
  • Board Certification Required: Negotiable
  • Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility

This inpatient psychiatric unit provides specialized mental health services for children and adults requiring acute psychiatric care. The facility maintains established treatment protocols and modern documentation systems to ensure effective psychiatric care delivery in a structured hospital environment designed for comprehensive behavioral health services.

About the Facility Location

New York offers diverse natural attractions including the Hudson River Valley, Finger Lakes, and Adirondacks, which provide opportunities for hiking, kayaking, and exploring scenic villages across six million acres of protected wilderness. Visitors can experience outdoor activities such as hiking the High Peaks and enjoying pristine lakes, while various museums, entertainment venues, and cultural attractions provide indoor alternatives throughout the year.

About the Clinician's Workday

The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care for children and adolescents requiring acute mental health treatment, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM for 40 hours per week. Clinical duties include conducting psychiatric evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and managing medications for pediatric patients in the inpatient psychiatric unit. The position may include covering adult inpatient services during vacation coverage to ensure continuity of care across both child and adult populations. Board certified candidates are preferred, though board eligible candidates will be considered for this full-time position with no minimum years of experience required.

Additional Job Details
  • Case Load/PPD: Variable
  • Patient Population: Children
  • Location Type: On-Site
  • Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
  • Government: No
  • Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
  • Cases Treated: Variable
  • Average Length of Stay: Variable
  • Census: Variable
  • Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Not applicable
  • 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