Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Oahu, Hawaii

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-210078-MD-HI

• Title: MD

• Dates Needed: June 2026 Onwards

• Shift Type: Day Shift

• Assignment Type: Inpatient

• Call Required: No

• Board Certification Required: Yes

• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This state hospital provides specialized inpatient psychiatric services for adults with serious mental illness and forensic cases. The facility maintains a comprehensive treatment environment with a census of 297 patients and focuses on long-term psychiatric care for complex cases including court-ordered individuals and dual diagnosis patients.

About the Facility Location

Hawaii features notable natural attractions including Akaka Falls State Park, Rainbow Falls, and the scenic Waipio Valley Lookout. Visitors can explore the Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve & Garden and experience stargazing opportunities at Mauna Kea Summit. The region offers access to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and various waterfall locations for outdoor enthusiasts.

About the Clinician's Workday

The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric care to adult patients with serious mental illness in an inpatient state hospital environment. Daily responsibilities include managing treatment for a census of 297 patients including SMI population, forensic psychiatry cases, court-ordered individuals, dual diagnosis, and NGRI patients. The clinician will conduct psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide ongoing medication management in a long-term care setting. Board certification is required with full-time 40-hour weekly commitment and no call responsibilities associated with this position.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 18-25 (patients are not seen daily)

• Support Staff: Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support

• Patient Population: Adults

• Location Type: On-Site

• Government: No

• Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)

• Cases Treated: SMI Population, Forensic Psychiatry- court ordered individuals, dual diagnosis, NGRI

• Average Length of Stay: Long Term

• Census: 297

• Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Variable based on patient needs and treatment protocols

• Initial Evaluation Time: Standard psychiatric evaluation timeframes

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