We are seeking a dedicated locum tenens Psychiatry Physician for a rewarding opportunity in Montana near Hardin. This role is a great fit for a board-certified or board-eligible Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist seeking a long-term, ongoing placement with no on-call requirements outside scheduled shifts. This is an inpatient position focused on providing essential care within a psychiatric youth treatment unit.
Position Highlights:- Location: Montana, near Hardin
- Position Type: Locum Tenens, ongoing
- Start Date: January 1, 2025
- Work Schedule: Wednesday to Sunday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Shift Coverage: Scheduled clinical hours only; no call during non-business hours
- Setting: Inpatient psychiatric youth treatment unit (ages 5-17)
Practice Details:- Patient Volume: Approximately 8-12 patients per day in the Psychiatric Youth Treatment Unit
- Admissions: No emergency department admissions required; may include direct admissions from regional hospitals coordinated by the internal transfer center
- Hospital Privileges: No surgery center privileges required; however, hospital admissions are expected
- Support Staff: Comprehensive team available; no supervisory or teaching responsibilities for advanced practice providers
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner
Key Requirements:- Board Certification: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry board certification or board eligibility is required
- Licensure: Active MT or IMLC (Interstate Medical Licensure Compact) license preferred
- Certifications Required: BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- Credentialing: Expected to take up to 90 days; no temporary privileges available
- Facility Level: Trauma Level 1, Pediatric Level 3
Clinical Expertise Needed:- Clinical Areas:
- Treatment for anxiety disorders, affective disorders, ADD/ADHD, personality disorders, eating disorders, developmental disorders, psychotic disorders, and organic disorders
- Specialty Skills:
- Involuntary commitments, seclusion therapy, restraint application, pharmacotherapy, group therapy, family therapy, and ECT (electroconvulsive therapy)
Additional Information:- Holidays: Covered during standard U.S. holidays, including New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
This opportunity is ideal for a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who is committed to supporting young patients with a variety of mental health needs in an inpatient setting. This role offers a structured work schedule, strong team support, and the chance to work with a range of psychiatric treatment techniques in a specialized unit.
If you are interested in this locum tenens opportunity in Montana, apply now using reference Job ID .
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