Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Missouri

Job description

About the facility

This Level III inpatient facility provides structured psychiatric services for adult patients requiring evaluation and ongoing treatment. The facility maintains established clinical protocols to support comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care delivery. Locum tenens coverage is sought to ensure continuity of care within this inpatient setting.

About the facility location

Missouri offers a range of outdoor recreation and regional attractions throughout the state, including scenic natural areas, cultural destinations, family-friendly activities, dining, and year-round entertainment options for residents and visitors alike.

About the clinician's workday

Clinicians will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric care for adult patients during day shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, totaling 40 hours per week. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and managing medications for patients receiving inpatient psychiatric treatment at a Level III facility. No call requirements are associated with this assignment.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 16-18 patients per shift
• Support staff: 2 APP's
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: Inpatient psychiatric care
• Average length of stay: Variable
• Census: Variable
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Not applicable
• Initial evaluation time: Not applicable