Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician
BAS Healthcare
Springfield, MO, 65801, USA
Springfield, MO, 65801, USA
- Healthcare
- Volunteer
- psychiatrist
- mental health physician
- psychiatric care
This position is for a Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician at a hospital in Springfield, MO, providing acute psychiatric care in a 36-bed psychiatric unit. The role involves treating various mental health disorders, including anxiety, affective, personality, psychotic, and developmental disorders, with no after-hours call responsibilities. The employment offers competitive pay, malpractice coverage, and a supportive clinical environment with a 7 on/7 off schedule.
Location:
Springfield, MO
Springfield offers a vibrant community with a perfect blend of urban amenities and small-town charm. As Missouri's third-largest city, it provides excellent outdoor recreation opportunities, a thriving arts scene, and a reasonable cost of living while maintaining easy access to the beautiful Ozarks region.
Facility:
This facility is a well-established hospital featuring a 36-bed psychiatric department providing comprehensive mental health services. The hospital offers excellent support systems for providers and maintains high standards of patient care within a collaborative medical environment.
Opportunity:
Physician - Psychiatry
Job Details:
• 1 FTE Locum position with 7 on/7 off schedule
• Hours: 7am-5pm Tuesday through Monday (preferred schedule)
• No call responsibilities after hours
• Approximately 16 patient encounters per shift
• Work in an acute psychiatric unit/institute setting
• Must be comfortable treating anxiety disorders, affective disorders, ADD/ADHD, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, and organic disorders
• Experience with developmental disorders preferred
• Must be familiar with involuntary commitments
• Experience with seclusion therapy and restraint application preferred
• Skills in pharmacotherapy, group therapy, and family therapy preferred
• Current Missouri medical license required (IMLC not accepted)
• Board certification eligible minimum requirement
• BLS certification required
• Estimated credentialing timeframe: 30 days
• Start date as soon as credentialing is complete
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
Springfield, MO
Springfield offers a vibrant community with a perfect blend of urban amenities and small-town charm. As Missouri's third-largest city, it provides excellent outdoor recreation opportunities, a thriving arts scene, and a reasonable cost of living while maintaining easy access to the beautiful Ozarks region.
Facility:
This facility is a well-established hospital featuring a 36-bed psychiatric department providing comprehensive mental health services. The hospital offers excellent support systems for providers and maintains high standards of patient care within a collaborative medical environment.
Opportunity:
Physician - Psychiatry
Job Details:
• 1 FTE Locum position with 7 on/7 off schedule
• Hours: 7am-5pm Tuesday through Monday (preferred schedule)
• No call responsibilities after hours
• Approximately 16 patient encounters per shift
• Work in an acute psychiatric unit/institute setting
• Must be comfortable treating anxiety disorders, affective disorders, ADD/ADHD, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, and organic disorders
• Experience with developmental disorders preferred
• Must be familiar with involuntary commitments
• Experience with seclusion therapy and restraint application preferred
• Skills in pharmacotherapy, group therapy, and family therapy preferred
• Current Missouri medical license required (IMLC not accepted)
• Board certification eligible minimum requirement
• BLS certification required
• Estimated credentialing timeframe: 30 days
• Start date as soon as credentialing is complete
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.




