Psychiatry Locum Job in Bismarck , ND

Seeking out a 1.0 FTE Psychiatrist to serve our inpatient adult psychiatry unit and potentially round once a week in the adult partial hospitalization program depending on inpatient census.

Specialty : Psychiatry

Start date : 7/17/2025

End date : Ongoing

Coverage type: Call + Clinic

SCHEDULE :

• 8a-5p, Night call 5p-8a,. 24hr call on weekends
• Flexible with a one week on, one week off or two weeks on, two weeks off based on the availability of the Psychiatrist.
• On-call hours will be scheduled during weeks on. One or two evenings on call during the week and 1 weekend a month.

JOB DESCRIPTION :

• Setting: Adult Inpatient Psychiatry
• FTE: 1.0
• Duties: Daily rounds on the adult psychiatry unit, attend daily multi-disciplinary teams meeting, communicate with patient family or natural supports, provide psych consults on the inpatient units, complete documentation
• Required Procedures: NA
• EMR: Epic
• Support Staff: Registered Nurses, Mental Health Techs, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Social Worker, Adolescent Psychiatrist, Manager, Director
• Reason for Coverage: To increase adult census
• Deal breakers: Promotes positive culture, Office is located on the unit

Additional Details / Questions Answered by Facility:

• Admissions per day – Depends on the need, on average now we see 2-4. Patients/day – Goal is 12-18
• Types of cases – Behavioral Health: Suicidal ideation, active aggression, etc

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS :

• Board Certification – REQUIRED (can accepts Board Eligible Candidates)
• North Dakota State license or IMLC (LOQ in hand) - REQUIRED
• Residency Requirements/Fellowship (Adult Psychiatry) - REQUIRED
• Malpractice – to be provided by the physician or the locum agency - REQUIRED
• Availability at time of name clear – REQUIRED