Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Detroit, Michigan

Job description

About the facility

This outpatient community mental health clinic delivers psychiatric services to an adult population within a structured clinical environment. The facility supports continuity of care through new patient evaluations and ongoing follow-up services.

About the facility location

The area offers a range of cultural and recreational attractions suited to diverse interests. Visitors may explore an urban downtown park, a maritime museum covering the history of the Great Lakes and the Detroit River, and a wildlife exhibit featuring over 270 species across multiple habitats. Additional options include contemporary art exhibitions, a metropolitan history museum established in 1928, and a theater scene anchored by venues such as the Fisher Theatre, located approximately 2.7 to 3.2 miles from downtown hotels.

About the clinician's workday

Clinicians in this role will provide part-time outpatient psychiatric services for an adult population, working day shifts from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, three to four days per week, totaling 24 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include conducting new psychiatric evaluations (60 minutes per initial evaluation) and follow-up medication management appointments (15 minutes per visit). No call coverage is required for this assignment.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 15
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift hours: Part time (24 hours)
• Cases treated: Adult outpatient psychiatric conditions
• Med checks/follow-up per day: 15 minutes per follow-up appointment
• Initial evaluation time: 60 minutes per initial psychiatric evaluation