Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Coverage at Outpatient Clinic in Johnston, Rhode Island

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-210091-MD-RI Title: MD Dates Needed: Mid May - Ongoing (6 months - 1 year) Shift Type: Day Shift Assignment Type: Outpatient Call Required: No Board Certification Required: Yes Job Duration: Locums About the Facility This facility operates as a behavioral health and community mental health clinic located in Johnston, Rhode Island. As one of Rhode Island's larger nonprofit behavioral health organizations, the facility offers a range of services including outpatient treatment, psychiatric medication management, therapy, and integrated care for co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions. Specialized services include dual diagnosis treatment, assertive community treatment, case management, and vocational support within a community-oriented environment. About the Facility Location Johnston, Rhode Island offers a variety of outdoor and leisure activities suited to diverse interests. The area features destinations such as Verde Vineyards, Johnston Memorial Park, Salisbury Farms, and Dame Farm, along with family-oriented attractions including petting zoos and entertainment venues within approximately 8 miles. Clinicians on assignment in Johnston will find accessible regional amenities and recreational opportunities throughout the surrounding area. About the Clinician's Workday The psychiatrist will provide full-time outpatient psychiatric services to adult patients in a community mental health setting, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM for a total of 40 hours per week. Clinical responsibilities include conducting 60-minute psychiatric evaluations for new patients and managing follow-up appointments of 15-30 minutes for established patients presenting with conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, PTSD, and paranoia. Documentation is completed using the EPIC EMR system, with an 80/20 split between direct patient care and administrative duties. No call requirements are associated with this assignment. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: 10-12 PPD Patient Population: Adults Location Type: On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes Government: No Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours) Cases Treated: Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, PTSD, paranoia Average Length of Stay: Not applicable Census: Not applicable Med Checks/Follow-up per day: 15-30 minute follow-up appointments as scheduled Initial Evaluation Time: 60 minutes for new patient evaluations 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: Full Time