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Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Muncy, Pennsylvania

LocumTenens.com · United States

FULL TIME

Job Description

This Job at a Glance
  • Job Reference Id: ORD-223242-MD-PA
  • Title: MD
  • Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
  • Shift Type: Day Shift
  • Assignment Type: Inpatient; Outpatient
  • Call Required: No
  • Board Certification Required: Yes
  • Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility

This state department of corrections facility is a medium- and maximum-security institution housing adult women and is one of only two state prisons serving a female incarcerated population. The facility delivers structured inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services within a secure correctional environment. Locum tenens coverage is sought on an immediate and ongoing basis to meet the clinical needs of the population served.

About the Facility Location

Muncy, Pennsylvania is a historic community known for its well-preserved Victorian architecture, which has been recognized among the finest examples in the state. The area offers outdoor recreation opportunities including trout fishing and hiking, as well as scenic landscapes and family-oriented entertainment. Clinicians on assignment will find specialty shops, antique stores, and a range of year-round activities throughout the region.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians in this role will provide full-time inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services for an adult population in a correctional setting, working day shifts totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations (1 hour per initial evaluation), providing medication management follow-up visits (15-30 minutes per visit), completing required documentation, and collaborating with the behavioral health team. No call coverage is required for this assignment.

Additional Job Details
  • Case Load/PPD: Variable
  • Patient Population: Adults
  • Location Type: On-Site
  • Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
  • Government: No
  • Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
  • Cases Treated: Adult inpatient and outpatient psychiatric conditions; correctional population
  • Average Length of Stay: Variable
  • Census: Variable
  • Med Checks/Follow-up per day: 15-30 minutes per medication management follow-up appointment
  • Initial Evaluation Time: 1 hour per initial psychiatric evaluation
Why choose LocumTenens.com?

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

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  • Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
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  • Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
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  • Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
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  • Digital hub for assignment details

Details

CompanyLocumTenens.com
LocationUnited States
TypeFULL TIME
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