Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Connecticut

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-215813-MD-CT

• Title: MD

• Dates Needed: September 7, 2026 - January 1, 2027

• Shift Type: Day Shift

• Assignment Type: Inpatient

• Call Required: No

• Board Certification Required: Yes

• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This facility provides specialized inpatient psychiatric services for pediatric and adolescent patients requiring hospitalization and stabilization. The facility maintains established inpatient psychiatric unit operations supported by a multidisciplinary clinical team. Locum tenens coverage from a qualified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist is sought to support the pediatric mental health program.

About the Facility Location

Connecticut offers diverse regional attractions, outdoor recreation opportunities, and year-round cultural and family-friendly activities, making it a welcoming destination for clinicians on assignment.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care for children and adolescents, working Monday through Friday on 8-hour day shifts totaling 40 hours per week. Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and managing medications for pediatric and adolescent patients. Clinicians will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support optimal patient outcomes in an inpatient setting. Board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and prescriptive authority are required; no call, weekend, or holiday coverage is associated with this role.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Variable

• Patient Population: Children

• Location Type: On-Site

• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes

• Government: No

• Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)

• Cases Treated: Child and adolescent psychiatric conditions requiring inpatient care

• Average Length of Stay: Variable

• 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