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Psychiatrist - (Psych) Locum Tenens
Dallas, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Waterville, Maine, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 3/04/15
Job Description & Requirements
Psychiatrist - (Psych) Locum Tenens
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 Hour/Day

An accredited hospital system in Maine is looking for an inpatient adult psychiatrist to assist in their strong mental health program. The mental health unit in needing a mental health physician that will work a full time schedule from 8am to 5pm starting July 1st for 3 months of coverage. They will also be responsible for intake, evaluations, medication management, responsible for a 1:4 Call rotation, and patients' progress in moving toward discharge. Psychiatrist will be working with a full support staff. For more details please call Staff Care.

A psychiatrist (locum tenens) is a mental health professional, who focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and treating mental illness. After completing medical school, a psychiatrist must also complete a one year internship and three additional years of specialized training as a psychiatric resident. In the treatment of mental illness, a psychiatrist is licensed to prescribe medication. Some conditions requiring medication include; depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. A psychiatrist evaluates patients with mental illness and, in cases where medication is subscribed, often practices medication management.

Facility Location
The area now known as Waterville was once inhabited by a specific tribe of Indians known as the Abenaki Indians. The wilderness outside the city was rugged and the long winters were always cold, but the beauty and power of the various rivers within the area proved to draw more people to Waterville creating a place where new schools and businesses could take root. New shops and restaurants also have began to flourish.

Job Benefits
Staff Care typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for contractor physicians and other specialists with whom we match to client opportunities. In addition, Staff Care locum tenens positions regularly receive highly competitive pay and a dedicated team to handle all travel, lodging, rental, and transportation needs.

About the Company
Staff Care, an AMN Healthcare company, is the nation's leader in locum tenens staffing. We provide flexible, temporary employment options for physicians, clinicians, and other allied health professionals in all specialties with a variety of healthcare organizations, typically with interim contracts lasting from one week to one year. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.


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