Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Maine

Job description

About the facility

This outpatient psychiatric facility provides mental health services for patients across all age groups, including children, adolescents, and adults. The facility is supported by nursing staff and is currently seeking locum tenens coverage to address a patient waitlist.

About the facility location

Maine offers a range of outdoor recreation and cultural activities suited to varied interests. The state features an extensive coastline, forested inland regions, and scenic landscapes that support year-round activities including hiking, kayaking, and wildlife observation. Clinicians on assignment will find opportunities for local dining, arts, and community events throughout the region.

About the clinician's workday

Clinicians in this role will provide full-time outpatient psychiatric services for a patient population spanning all ages, including children, adolescents, and adults, working day shifts totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include conducting new patient psychiatric evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans for patients currently on a waitlist. No call coverage is required for this assignment.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Variable
• Support staff: Nurses
• Patient population: All Ages
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: Child, adolescent, and adult outpatient psychiatric conditions
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Variable
• Initial evaluation time: Variable