Psychiatrist Needed for Locums Coverage at Inpatient Facility inSanAntonio,Texas
LocumTenens.com
Brookesmith, TX, 76827, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
Daily 8–5 schedule with primary provider role in a short-stay crisis stabilization unit. Locum psychiatrist, inpatient crisis stabilization unit in San Antonio, TX; Mon–Fri 8:00–17:00, full-time 40 hrs, ASAP start, ongoing locums assignment; on-site treating adults across 8–16 census, avg stay ~24 hrs. - Board certification required
- MD/DO licensed to practice in Texas (or compact/state license)
- Experience in acute inpatient/crisis stabilization psychiatry
- Ability to manage 8–16 patients and coordinate with NP and nursing staff
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This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id: ORD-209014-MD-TX
Title: MD
Dates Needed: ASAP and Ongoing
Shift Type: Day Shift
Assignment Type: Inpatient
Call Required: No
Board Certification Required: Yes
Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility
The facility operates as a community mental health center featuring a specialized crisis stabilization unit. The center focuses on providing acute psychiatric care for individuals experiencing mental health emergencies in a structured inpatient setting.
About the Facility Location
This Texas region offers diverse regional attractions including outdoor recreation opportunities and year-round activities. The area provides access to coastal destinations with beach activities and recreational areas, offering birding opportunities and regular community events including farmers markets and cultural experiences.
About the Clinician's Workday
The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric care on an extended observation unit treating adult patients experiencing mental health crises. The clinician will work Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, serving as the primary psychiatric provider on the unit with responsibility for crisis stabilization interventions. The position involves managing a census of 8-16 patients with an average length of stay of 24 hours, requiring coordination with nursing staff and conducting patient handoffs with a nurse practitioner.
Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD: 8-16
Support Staff: Nurse practitioner and nursing staff
Patient Population: All Ages
Location Type: On-Site
Government: No
Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
Cases Treated: Crisis Stabilization
Average Length of Stay: 24 Hours
Census: 8-16
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Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:
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Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
Digital hub for assignment details
Job Reference Id: ORD-209014-MD-TX
Title: MD
Dates Needed: ASAP and Ongoing
Shift Type: Day Shift
Assignment Type: Inpatient
Call Required: No
Board Certification Required: Yes
Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility
The facility operates as a community mental health center featuring a specialized crisis stabilization unit. The center focuses on providing acute psychiatric care for individuals experiencing mental health emergencies in a structured inpatient setting.
About the Facility Location
This Texas region offers diverse regional attractions including outdoor recreation opportunities and year-round activities. The area provides access to coastal destinations with beach activities and recreational areas, offering birding opportunities and regular community events including farmers markets and cultural experiences.
About the Clinician's Workday
The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric care on an extended observation unit treating adult patients experiencing mental health crises. The clinician will work Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, serving as the primary psychiatric provider on the unit with responsibility for crisis stabilization interventions. The position involves managing a census of 8-16 patients with an average length of stay of 24 hours, requiring coordination with nursing staff and conducting patient handoffs with a nurse practitioner.
Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD: 8-16
Support Staff: Nurse practitioner and nursing staff
Patient Population: All Ages
Location Type: On-Site
Government: No
Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
Cases Treated: Crisis Stabilization
Average Length of Stay: 24 Hours
Census: 8-16
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
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