Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Residential Treatment Facility Near St. Cloud, Minnesota

Job description

About the facility

This residential treatment facility provides comprehensive psychiatric care for children and adolescents, combining clinical services with on-site educational programming to support both developmental and therapeutic goals. The facility serves a high-acuity patient population with referrals drawn from public school systems, family sources, and state custody placements. A multidisciplinary approach guides treatment delivery within a structured therapeutic environment.

About the facility location

The area near St. Cloud, Minnesota offers a range of outdoor and recreational opportunities, including parks, trails, and access to river and lake areas. The surrounding area supports a variety of activities for those who enjoy outdoor recreation, community events, and cultural experiences throughout the year.

About the clinician's workday

The clinician will provide part-time psychiatric care in a residential treatment setting, working 12 hours per week during day shift hours. Patient acuity levels consistently exceed typical benchmarks for residential programs, with referrals originating through multiple pathways including public school systems, family referrals, and state custody placements. The clinician will conduct psychiatric evaluations and provide medication management for children and adolescents in a structured therapeutic environment that incorporates on-site educational services. Board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is required, and call coverage is required for this position.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Variable
• Patient population: Children
• Location type: On-Site
• Shift hours: Part time (12 hours)
• Cases treated: High-acuity child and adolescent psychiatric conditions in a residential treatment setting
• Average length of stay: Variable
• Census: Variable
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Not applicable
• Initial evaluation time: Not applicable