Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Coverage at Outpatient Facility in Lincoln,Illinois
LocumTenens.com
Clinton, IA, 52734, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
Opportunity for board-certified psychiatrists to provide focused locum outpatient care in a secure correctional setting. Locum Psychiatrist, day shift, full-time 40 hrs/week, on-site at a correctional outpatient facility in Lincoln, IL. Start as soon as credentialed; assignment ~6 months. - Board certification required
- MD/DO with active IL medical license (or eligible)
- Experience in forensic/correctional or adult outpatient psychiatry preferred
- Ability to perform evaluations, med management, crisis interventions, and documentation within facility protocols
- Comfortable working with nursing staff and correctional officers
Full description
This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id:
ORD-MD-IL Title:
MD Dates Needed:
As soon as credentialed for 6 months Shift Type:
Day Shift Assignment Type:
Outpatient Call Required:
No Board Certification Required:
Yes Job Duration:
Locums About the Facility
The correctional facility provides specialized psychiatric services for adult inmates requiring mental health treatment in a secure environment. The facility maintains comprehensive behavioral health programs with dedicated resources for psychiatric evaluation and medication management services, operating with modern documentation systems to ensure effective treatment delivery. About the Facility Location
The area offers professional development opportunities for healthcare workers, including continuing education courses that meet state licensing requirements and accreditation standards. Local facilities provide childcare services with recreational amenities for children, and the region maintains access to federal resources and government services through various agencies. About the Clinician's Workday
The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive outpatient psychiatric care in a correctional facility environment, conducting intakes and evaluations for adult patients requiring mental health treatment. Responsibilities include providing ongoing care with follow-ups typically monthly or more frequently as clinically indicated, completing intake assessments and progress notes within required timeframes, and performing medication management with appropriate clinical evaluations. The clinician will participate in treatment planning meetings, complete individualized treatment plans, and handle crisis evaluations including emergency medication administration and restraint protocols when necessary while participating in structured treatment processes.
Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD:
Variable based on facility volume Support Staff:
Nursing staff, correctional officers, and administrative support Patient Population:
Adults Location Type:
On-Site Government:
No Shift Hours:
Full time (40 hours) Cases Treated:
Adult inmates requiring psychiatric care including intakes, evaluations, and ongoing treatment Average Length of Stay:
Not applicable for outpatient setting Census:
Not applicable for outpatient setting Med Checks/Follow-up per day:
Variable based on patient needs with follow-up appointments typically monthly or more frequently as clinically indicated Initial Evaluation Time:
Standard psychiatric evaluation timeframes per facility protocols for intakes and 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
ORD-MD-IL Title:
MD Dates Needed:
As soon as credentialed for 6 months Shift Type:
Day Shift Assignment Type:
Outpatient Call Required:
No Board Certification Required:
Yes Job Duration:
Locums About the Facility
The correctional facility provides specialized psychiatric services for adult inmates requiring mental health treatment in a secure environment. The facility maintains comprehensive behavioral health programs with dedicated resources for psychiatric evaluation and medication management services, operating with modern documentation systems to ensure effective treatment delivery. About the Facility Location
The area offers professional development opportunities for healthcare workers, including continuing education courses that meet state licensing requirements and accreditation standards. Local facilities provide childcare services with recreational amenities for children, and the region maintains access to federal resources and government services through various agencies. About the Clinician's Workday
The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive outpatient psychiatric care in a correctional facility environment, conducting intakes and evaluations for adult patients requiring mental health treatment. Responsibilities include providing ongoing care with follow-ups typically monthly or more frequently as clinically indicated, completing intake assessments and progress notes within required timeframes, and performing medication management with appropriate clinical evaluations. The clinician will participate in treatment planning meetings, complete individualized treatment plans, and handle crisis evaluations including emergency medication administration and restraint protocols when necessary while participating in structured treatment processes.
Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD:
Variable based on facility volume Support Staff:
Nursing staff, correctional officers, and administrative support Patient Population:
Adults Location Type:
On-Site Government:
No Shift Hours:
Full time (40 hours) Cases Treated:
Adult inmates requiring psychiatric care including intakes, evaluations, and ongoing treatment Average Length of Stay:
Not applicable for outpatient setting Census:
Not applicable for outpatient setting Med Checks/Follow-up per day:
Variable based on patient needs with follow-up appointments typically monthly or more frequently as clinically indicated Initial Evaluation Time:
Standard psychiatric evaluation timeframes per facility protocols for intakes and 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
Location restriction