Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Coverage at Outpatient Facility in Johnston, Rhode Island

Job description

About the facility

This facility operates as a comprehensive behavioral health and community mental health clinic located in Johnston, Rhode Island. As part of one of Rhode Island's largest nonprofit behavioral health providers, the facility offers a broad range of services including outpatient treatment, psychiatric medication management, therapy, and integrated care for co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions. The organization provides specialized services such as dual diagnosis treatment, assertive community treatment, case management, and vocational support in a community-oriented environment focused on helping individuals improve mental health and enhance daily functioning.

About the facility location

Johnston is a suburban town in Providence County, Rhode Island, located just northwest of the city of Providence. Its a residential community with a mix of suburban neighborhoods, local businesses, and public amenities. The town has a diverse population and provides easy access to larger urban services in Providence while retaining a quieter, communityfocused environment. Because its close to major roads like US6 and I295, Johnston is convenient for commuting to Providence and other parts of the state. The community includes schools, parks, shopping areas, and health services making it a central location for healthcare providers like Gateway. There are also additional social and behavioral health support services nearby, reflecting broader community resources focused on wellness.

About the clinician's workday

The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive outpatient psychiatric services to adult patients aged 18-98 years in a community mental health setting. Clinical responsibilities include conducting thorough psychiatric evaluations for new patients requiring 60 minutes and managing follow-up appointments of 15-30 minutes duration. The clinician will treat patients with various conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, PTSD, and paranoia. Documentation responsibilities include report writing with an 80/20 split between direct patient care and administrative duties using the EPIC EMR system. The position requires board certification in psychiatry with prescriptive authority and involves working Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with no call requirements.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 10-12
• Support staff: Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, PTSD, Paranoia
• Average length of stay: Not applicable for outpatient setting
• Census: Not applicable for outpatient setting
• Med checks/follow-up per day: 15-30 minute follow-up appointments as scheduled
• Initial evaluation time: 60 minutes for new patient evaluations