Addiction Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, Psychiatry
Inpatient Psychiatrist – Locum Opportunity
Location: Boston, MA
Start Date: ASAP
Credentialing Timeframe: 60–90 days
Position Details:
Schedule:
Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Clinical hours: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Evening admissions: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Work Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)
Setting: 24-bed Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Patient Population: Ages 17+
Case Types: General Psychiatry
Clinical Responsibilities:
Daily rounding
Treatment planning
Admissions & discharges
Responsible for 6 patients/day
Average Length of Stay: 8–12 days
Occasional long-term patients (100+ days)
Team Structure:
3 attending psychiatrists (each with full caseload)
1 resident + 1 social worker per psychiatrist
Additional care team includes occupational therapist, nurses, and a psychologist
Call Responsibilities:
No call required for locum providers
Requirements:
Board Certification in Psychiatry (Required)