Locum Tenens Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist — Kalispell, MT (Outpatient/Inpatient, Aug 2026Ongoing)

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We’re seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to provide both outpatient and inpatient coverage in Kalispell, MT. This is a locum tenens assignment beginning Aug 1, 2026 and continuing on an ongoing basis. Travel, lodging, and malpractice are covered by the agency.

Schedule and Coverage

• Regular hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• On-call: Friday 5:00 p.m. through Monday 8:00 a.m.; beeper call with a required response time of 30 minutes
• Call frequency: approximately 1:6
• Coverage type: clinical work plus call; supplemental coverage reason

Patient and Clinical Details

• Patient population: children and adolescents, ages 4–17
• Average daily volume: 7–10 outpatient visits; ~15 inpatients
• Typical visit lengths: 20–120 minutes
• Follow-up ratio: roughly 3 follow-ups for every 30 new evaluations
• Rounds: inpatient rounding required

Facility and Systems

• Inpatient department: 38 beds total (18 adolescent, 18 adult, 2 special care)
• EMR: MediTech
• Temporary privileges: available

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric care for ages 4–17, including evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management
• Participate in weekend on-call coverage for the Acute Behavioral Health Stabilization Unit, accept new admissions by phone, and perform daily inpatient rounds
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (RNs, therapists, psych techs) on the inpatient unit
• Manage voluntary and involuntary admissions, including occasional mental health holds
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in MediTech

Required Skills and Procedures

• Experience treating anxiety, mood, personality, and psychotic disorders, and ADD/ADHD
• Familiarity with restraint application and pharmacotherapy

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (BC/BE)
• Licensed in Montana or eligible via the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC)
• BLS certification required

If you’re comfortable working across outpatient and inpatient settings, managing admissions and on-call responsibilities, and collaborating with a hands-on team, this role offers an ongoing locum opportunity in a supportive environment.