Locum Tenens Board-Certified Inpatient Psychiatrist (Child & Adolescent Focus) — Natick, MA

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Join a locum tenens inpatient psychiatry team in Natick, MA (01760) providing clinical-only coverage ASAP through December 31, 2026. Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance are provided by the agency.

Clinical scope and setting

• Inpatient general/adult psychiatry with an average caseload of 6–10 patients per day.
• EMR: Cerner.
• Support team: 2 RNs, 2 MAs, 1 PA/NP, and 3 office staff.
• Hospital privileges not required; temporary privileges available.

Scope of care (preferred competencies)

• Anxiety, affective, psychotic, personality, eating, developmental, and organic disorders
• ADD/ADHD; child and adolescent conditions
• Involuntary commitments, seclusion, and restraint application
• Pharmacotherapy, group and family therapy, and ECT

Requirements

• Board certified (BC) psychiatry required.
• Massachusetts medical license.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, ABLS; Child and Adolescent certification and CPI training required.
• Fellowship training preferred.

Primary responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and treatment.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including for child and adolescent patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate care.
• Document accurately and timely in Cerner.

Contact the agency for scheduling details and credentialing instructions.