Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Westland, Michigan

Job description

About the facility

This free-standing psychiatric hospital provides structured inpatient psychiatric services for adult patients requiring evaluation and ongoing treatment. The facility maintains established clinical protocols to support comprehensive psychiatric care delivery within a dedicated inpatient environment. Locum tenens coverage is sought to ensure continuity of care.

About the facility location

Westland, Michigan offers a range of attractions and activities suited to diverse interests. Visitors may explore Westland Historic Village Park, Inspire Theatre, and HUSH Haunted Thrill Park, as well as recreational destinations such as Central City Park and Tattan Park. The area also features family-friendly venues, food truck gatherings, and live music events accessible throughout the region.

About the clinician's workday

Clinicians will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric care for adult patients during day shifts, Monday through Friday, totaling 40 hours per week. Clinical responsibilities include rounding on patients within the inpatient unit and delivering psychiatric evaluation and ongoing treatment services. The patient census is currently full, with cases ranging from short-term to long-term based on individual clinical need. No call requirements are associated with this assignment.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Variable
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: No
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: Adult inpatient psychiatric conditions, including short-term and long-term cases based on clinical need
• Average length of stay: Variable
• Census: Currently full
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Not applicable
• Initial evaluation time: Not applicable