Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Emergency Department in Boston, Massachusetts

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-214898-MD-MA Title: MD Dates Needed: Variable Shift Type: Day Shift; Night Shift; In-House Call Assignment Type: ER Call Required: Yes Board Certification Required: Negotiable Job Duration: Locums About the Facility This hospital provides on-site crisis response psychiatric services for adult patients requiring immediate mental health intervention. The facility operates with established protocols for emergency psychiatric assessment and maintains resources to support acute psychiatric care delivery within the emergency department environment. About the Facility Location Boston offers notable attractions including the Freedom Trail, Fenway Park, Boston Harbor, and the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum. Visitors can explore the New England Aquarium, Museum of Science, and TD Garden among other cultural destinations. The location offers harbor cruises, walking tours through historic neighborhoods, and seasonal events such as fall foliage viewing and summer celebrations at the Hatch Shell. About the Clinician's Workday The psychiatrist will provide crisis response services for adult patients during day and overnight shifts with in-house call requirements. Clinical responsibilities include reviewing assessments, managing admissions, and responding to medical emergencies and codes within the emergency department setting. The clinician will conduct psychiatric evaluations and provide immediate psychiatric intervention for patients requiring acute mental health services. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: Variable Support Staff: Social Workers, NPs, Admin Patient Population: Adults Location Type: On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes Government: No Shift Hours: Part time (24 hours) Cases Treated: Variable Average Length of Stay: Not applicable Census: Variable Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Not applicable Initial Evaluation Time: Not applicable Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist Digital hub for assignment details Employment Type: Contract