Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist Locums Job in Costal Massachusetts ASAP
Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist Locums Job in Costal Massachusetts ASAPStart Date: End of October
Facility is seeking a Board Certified Child & Adolescent (C&A) Psychiatrist to join a Residential Treatment Program for Adolescents on a Part-time, interim basis. This role is ideal for candidates with 2-3 years of practice experience, particularly in Residential Programs, Inpatient, PHP, or IOP settings. Experience working with adolescents is required.
Details/Requirements:--Oversee psychiatric care with a maximum caseload of 20 once the program is fully operational (initially starting with 10 beds, ramping up to 20)
--Conduct Initial Psychiatric Evaluations (IPEs) within 24 hours of admission
--Provide follow-up assessments at least once per week
--Attend weekly Treatment Team Meetings
--Serve as liaison with the Medical Director, Clinical Director, and other treatment team members
--Document patient encounters through weekly progress notes in the EMR and other encounters (e.g., safety assessments, phone calls with parents, medication consents)
--Assist with utilization reviews and provide cross-coverage to Psychiatry team cases as needed
--Maintain excellent communication with the clinical team, outpatient providers, and family members
--Complete discharge recommendation assessments within 24 hours as part of collaborative discharge summaries
--Work collaboratively with the treatment team, adhering to Physician Collaborative Agreements where applicable
--Typical Stay: 30-90 days
--Temporary Role: Part-time interim position, 1 day a week, approximately 10 hours a week (will increase as program expands and clients are added)
--Local candidates are highly preferred
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Amanda Shepherd | 678.277.3090 | ashepherd@jacksonandcoker.com
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