Description
This Associate-level opportunity is based within a Medical Practice environment and offers a rewarding pathway for a psychiatrist looking to deliver high-quality mental health care on a flexible contract basis.
In this role, you will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and manage ongoing patient care. As part of our medical team, you will collaborate with healthcare professionals to support patients across a range of mental health conditions, contributing to better outcomes and improved community well-being.
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and diagnostic evaluations
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans
Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications as appropriate
Provide crisis intervention and emergency psychiatric care when needed
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare providers
Document patient evaluations, progress notes, and treatment outcomes accurately
Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, and recovery strategies
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case reviews
Ensure compliance with medical, legal, and ethical standards in psychiatric practice
Maintain continuity of care during the contract assignment
Requirements
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
Successful completion of an accredited psychiatry residency program
Board certification or board eligibility in Psychiatry
Active and unrestricted medical license in the state of practice
Associate-level clinical experience in psychiatric care
Strong knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, treatment modalities, and psychopharmacology
Excellent patient assessment and diagnostic skills
Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an on-site medical setting
Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care
Current DEA registration or ability to obtain one
Malpractice insurance eligibility or coverage as required for locum tenens work
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8a-4:30p
Call shifts required
Setting: Outpatient
Duties: Diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, medication management, follow-up care, etc.
EMR: CPRS
Any active, unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state or territory accepted
Must be board-certified or board-eligible
Paid travel & expenses