Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Connecticut

Job description

About the facility

This facility provides specialized inpatient psychiatric services for pediatric and adolescent patients requiring hospitalization and stabilization. The facility maintains established inpatient psychiatric unit operations supported by a multidisciplinary clinical team. Locum tenens coverage from a qualified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist is sought to support the pediatric mental health program.

About the facility location

Connecticut offers diverse regional attractions, outdoor recreation opportunities, and year-round cultural and family-friendly activities, making it a welcoming destination for clinicians on assignment.

About the clinician's workday

Clinicians will provide comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care for children and adolescents, working Monday through Friday on 8-hour day shifts totaling 40 hours per week. Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and managing medications for pediatric and adolescent patients. Clinicians will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support optimal patient outcomes in an inpatient setting. Board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and prescriptive authority are required; no call, weekend, or holiday coverage is associated with this role.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Variable
• Patient population: Children
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: Child and adolescent psychiatric conditions requiring inpatient care
• Average length of stay: Variable
• Census: Variable
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Not applicable
• Initial evaluation time: Not applicable