Psychiatry Physician

Assignment Type: Full-Time Locum
Duration: ASAP start 6-month assignment (extensions possible)

Position Overview

Acadia Tower Behavioral Health is seeking a Board-Eligible Adult Psychiatrist for full-time inpatient locum coverage. Join a well-supported behavioral health facility with a collaborative multidisciplinary team and manageable daily census.

Schedule

• Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
• No call, no weekends

Patient & Workload Details

• Setting: Inpatient Adult Psychiatry
• Patient Census: patients
• Age Group: Adults 18+
• Patient Mix: New & established patients
• Team: 12 psychiatrists + full treatment team & nursing support
• Mid-Levels Onsite: Yes
• Locum Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for adult inpatient admissions
• Perform daily follow-ups and discharge planning
• Diagnose and manage acute & chronic psychiatric conditions
• Create and adjust treatment plans, including psychopharmacology
• Monitor medication response and side effects
• Provide crisis intervention, stabilization & de-escalation
• Collaborate with nursing, social work, psychology, and primary care
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings
• Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation
• Follow all regulatory, ethical, and clinical standards

EMR: WellSky

Requirements

• Board Status: Board Eligible
• Certifications: BLS
• Suboxone Certification: Not required

Why This Opportunity?

• No call, no weekends excellent work-life balance
• Well-staffed inpatient unit with strong clinical support
• Competitive locum compensation
• Consistent weekday schedule
• Long-term 6-month assignment with stability