Psych Physician - Holyoke, MA

Job Description
Join an inpatient facility in providing comprehensive psychiatric care to a diverse patient population, including geriatric, adult, and child/adolescent units. The role focuses on handling patient caseloads, performing admissions and discharges, and participating in treatment and family meetings. Enjoy a consistent weekday schedule with no on-call or weekend duties, offering a balanced work-life approach.

Key Details
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Inpatient
- Start Date: ASAP
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Patient Population: Geriatric, Adult, Child/Adolescent
- Location: Holyoke, MA
- Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits
- Weekly direct deposit
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Supportive credentialing assistance
- Lodging and mileage reimbursement
- Flexible scheduling

Job Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of up to 16 patients, completing admissions, discharges, and daily notes
- Attend family and agency meetings as necessary
- Participate in weekly progress notes and treatment team meetings
- Focus on clinical areas such as anxiety, affective, ADD/ADHD, personality, psychotic, and organic disorders

Qualifications
- Active MA License, NPI, DEA
- Board Certification required (or Board Eligible)
- Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred
- BLS certification required
- Familiarity with involuntary commitments, seclusion therapy, and restraint application

Working Hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- 40 hours per week with no on-call or weekend coverage

Skills
- Required treatment techniques include group and family therapy, as well as ECT
- Strong patient assessment and care plan skills
- Effective communication and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team