Locum Psychiatrist

Job Description

Job Description

Locum Psychiatrist Ongoing Coverage

Behavioral Health Services | Hudson Valley, New York

Assignment Start: May 2026

Schedule: Full-time, ongoing locum coverage

Position Overview:

A well-established behavioral health program in the Hudson Valley region of New York is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Psychiatrist for full-time ongoing locum tenens coverage beginning May 2026 . The incoming physician will join a collaborative multidisciplinary team consisting of psychiatrists and experienced psychiatric advanced practice providers, delivering care across multiple clinical environments.

Clinical Responsibilities May Include:

• Inpatient psychiatry coverage
• Outpatient behavioral health services
• Psychiatric consultation to medical/surgical units
• Emergency department psychiatric evaluations
• Collaborative care with outpatient behavioral health centers
• Participation in interdisciplinary treatment planning

The role offers flexibility based on provider strengths and clinical interests while supporting continuity of care across the behavioral health service line.

Facility Highlights:

• Community-based acute care hospital serving the Hudson Valley region
• Integrated behavioral health program with strong multidisciplinary support
• Extensive outpatient network supporting continuity of care
• Collaborative environment focused on patient-centered, quality-driven care

Requirements:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Active New York license (or ability to obtain)
• Experience in inpatient and/or consult psychiatry preferred
• Strong team-based care and communication skills

This is an excellent opportunity for a psychiatrist seeking stable, full-time ongoing locum coverage within a supportive behavioral health system beginning May 2026 .

Apply now with your most updated CV for immediate consideration!