Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (Locum Tenens)

Quick Facts

• Role: Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (Locum Tenens)

• Setting: Consult & Liaison service and Integrated Med Psych Unit

• Patient volume: Consult service 5–15 patients/day; Integrated Med Psych Unit 4–10 patients/day

• Population: Ages 3–21 (primarily 6–18)

• Coverage: 1.0 FTE, 5 days/week, ~8:00a–6:30p, no call

• Start: January 2027

Description

Full-time locum tenens coverage is needed for pediatric psychiatry on the Consult & Liaison service and the Integrated Med Psych Unit. You will evaluate and treat children and adolescents ages 3–21, primarily 6–18, with no call. The role includes collaboration with psychology (C&L) and PMHNP (Integrated unit) and oversight of residents/fellows.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1.0 FTE pediatric psychiatry coverage for Consult & Liaison and the Integrated Med Psych Unit

• Manage Consult service: ~5–15 patients/day

• Manage Integrated Med Psych Unit: ~4–10 patients/day

• Treat children and adolescents ages 3–21 (primarily 6–18)

• Work alongside psychology (C&L) and PMHNP (Integrated unit) and oversee residents/fellows

• No call

Requirements

• BC/BE in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

• 1–3 years inpatient psychiatry or Psych ED experience

• Connecticut license required (IMLC accepted); willing to license

• DEA required

Benefits

• Full-time 1.0 FTE schedule, 5 days per week, ~8-hour shifts

• No call