Psychiatry - Child/Adolescent Physician

We are seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist for inpatient locum coverage in Salem, Massachusetts. This opportunity offers scheduled week-long coverage blocks, weekday daytime hours, no call, and a manageable inpatient census. Assignment Details Start Date: November 30, 2026 Assignment Length: Approximately 22 weeks Inpatient Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Current Coverage Dates

November 30 December 4, 2026 December 28, 2026 January 1, 2027 January , 2027 January , 2027 February , 2027 March 8 12, 2027 Schedule Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM 5 shifts per coverage week Daytime inpatient coverage No call Practice Setting Inpatient Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Acute Care Hospital Pediatric psychiatric unit Patient ages: 3 18 Epic EMR Patient Volume Average daily census: approximately 10 patients Clinical Responsibilities Inpatient psychiatric rounding Psychiatric evaluations and assessments Treatment planning Medication management Ongoing management of pediatric and adolescent psychiatric patients Coordinate care with physicians, NPs, and other inpatient clinical staff

Common presentations include

Suicidal ideation and suicidal behaviors Depression PTSD Personality disorders Defiant and disruptive behaviors Support Staff 1 Psychiatrist 2 Nurse Practitioners Additional inpatient clinical staff Requirements MD or DO Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Active Massachusetts medical license required Facility will not wait for licensing DEA required BLS required Minimum 1 year of experience Epic experience preferred Credentialing Approximately 90 days Travel

Approved travel may include

Economy airfare or rail Standard lodging Economy/intermediate rental car Mileage reimbursement Ideal Candidate A BC/BE Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist with an active Massachusetts license who is comfortable managing an inpatient pediatric psychiatric population and can commit to one or more of the requested Monday Friday coverage blocks.