$300/hr Inpatient Psychiatry in Albany, NY.
Updated 1/14/26
Albany, New York, United States
Physician
Psychiatric-Mental Health
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
A hospital in New York is seeking Board Certified Psychiatrists for full-time locum tenens coverage on its Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit. Coverage is needed for two open positions, with an ASAP start once credentialed. This is a well-supported inpatient environment with strong safety measures in place.
Compensation: $300/hr
Position Details
Specialty: Psychiatry
Practice Setting: Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit
Coverage Start: ASAP (once credentialed)
Coverage Type: Full-time locum tenens
Number of Openings: 2
Schedule and Call
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Call rotation: 1:4
Practice Environment
Adult inpatient unit consists of 30 beds split between two physicians (approximately 15 patients per provider per day).
Total behavioral health beds: 63
Inpatient staffing includes 3 full-time inpatient psychiatrists plus 2 locum openings.
Outpatient services (at full staffing) include 5 physicians and 1 APP.
The psychiatrist may only encounter pediatric patients when on weekend call in the crisis unit; these patients are evaluated and transferred to an adolescent facility if admitted.
Documentation and Support
EMR system: Epic
24/7 security guards onsite
All staff participate in code response
Credentialing
Credentialing timeline: ASAP
Requirements
Board Certified in Psychiatry – required
Active New York medical license at time of submission – required
ACLS certification – required
Full-time availability is strongly preferred
Clean background required due to expedited credentialing – required
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