Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - Forensic in New York

Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - Forensic
Location: New York
Employer: Lancesoft Inc
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Locum Forensic Psychiatrist – Inpatient Psychiatry

Location: Rochester, New York
Specialty: Adult Psychiatry / Forensic Psychiatry
Setting: Inpatient Forensic Psychiatry

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Adult Psychiatrist to provide comprehensive psychiatric care within an inpatient forensic psychiatric setting in Rochester, New York.

This is an excellent opportunity for a psychiatrist interested in working with a complex adult patient population in a structured, multidisciplinary environment. Forensic psychiatry experience is preferred , particularly experience with long-term inpatient psychiatric care.

Position Details

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Additional Coverage: Occasional nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Patient Population: Adult inpatient forensic psychiatric patients
• Typical Caseload: Approximately 14–18 patients
• Assignment: Long-term opportunity

Patient Population

The psychiatrist will provide care to adult patients in a forensic inpatient setting. Patients may have complex psychiatric needs and extended lengths of stay, ranging from several months to multiple years.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable providing psychiatric treatment to individuals involved with the criminal justice system and managing patients requiring long-term psychiatric care in a highly structured environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
• Diagnose and treat a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans.
• Provide ongoing medication management and clinical monitoring.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning.
• Collaborate with nursing, psychology, social work, and other clinical professionals.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment as clinically appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Participate in on-call coverage as required.
• Provide high-quality, patient-centered psychiatric care in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.

Requirements:

• Board Certification in General Psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
• Active New York State Medical License .
• Active DEA Registration .
• Current Medicare and Medicaid enrollment.
• Experience providing psychiatric care to adult patients.