Job Description
Join an inpatient facility in providing comprehensive psychiatric care to a diverse patient population, including geriatric, adult, and child/adolescent units. The role focuses on handling patient caseloads, performing admissions and discharges, and participating in treatment and family meetings. Enjoy a consistent weekday schedule with no on-call or weekend duties, offering a balanced work-life approach.

Key Details
– Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
– Setting: Inpatient
– Start Date: ASAP
– Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
– Patient Population: Geriatric, Adult, Child/Adolescent
– Location: Holyoke, MA
– Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits
– Weekly direct deposit
– Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
– Supportive credentialing assistance
– Lodging and mileage reimbursement
– Flexible scheduling

Job Responsibilities
– Manage a caseload of up to 16 patients, completing admissions, discharges, and daily notes
– Attend family and agency meetings as necessary
– Participate in weekly progress notes and treatment team meetings
– Focus on clinical areas such as anxiety, affective, ADD/ADHD, personality, psychotic, and organic disorders

Qualifications
– Active MA License, NPI, DEA
– Board Certification required (or Board Eligible)
– Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred
– BLS certification required
– Familiarity with involuntary commitments, seclusion therapy, and restraint application

Working Hours
– Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
– 40 hours per week with no on-call or weekend coverage

Skills
– Required treatment techniques include group and family therapy, as well as ECT
– Strong patient assessment and care plan skills
– Effective communication and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team