Clinical Psychologist Needed for Locum Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Central North Dakota

Job description

About the facility

A large hospital is seeking a clinical psychologist for locum tenens coverage in the psychiatry division. The facility provides comprehensive inpatient psychological services and maintains modern standards for patient care. The hospital serves the community with dedicated psychiatric and psychological treatment programs.

About the facility location

This region offers diverse outdoor recreational opportunities and year-round activities. The area features regional attractions and outdoor recreation suitable for various interests throughout the seasons.

About the clinician's workday

The clinical psychologist will provide comprehensive psychological services on a Monday through Friday day shift schedule. Board certification is required for this position, with no call responsibilities or prescriptive authority needed. The clinician will conduct psychological assessments, provide therapeutic interventions, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver quality patient care in the inpatient setting.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 8-12
• Support staff: 5 Psychologists and 4 Psychiatrists
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: No
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: Adults with acute psychiatric conditions requiring inpatient mental health treatment
• Average length of stay: Variable based on patient needs
• Census: Variable based on facility capacity
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Variable based on treatment plans and patient needs
• Initial evaluation time: Standard evaluation timeframes per facility protocol