Locum Forensic Psychiatrist – Inpatient | Marcy, NY | (AC)
Updated 11/06/26
New York, United States
Physician
Psychiatry-Forensic
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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
Location: Marcy, New York
Job Type: Locum Tenens – Physician
Specialty: Adult Forensic Psychiatry
Practice Setting: Inpatient Forensic Psychiatry / Correctional Mental Health
The assignment is part of a long-term behavioral health program, with the opportunity extending through December 31, 2030, subject to assignment scheduling and contract terms.
Job Responsibilities
Perform follow-up psychiatric evaluations every 90 days.
Manage an average of approximately 10 patient encounters per day.
Develop and manage psychiatric treatment plans.
Write medication orders and prescriptions.
Manage continuity-of-care orders for incoming and outgoing patients.
Collaborate with onsite social workers and mental health professionals.
Provide psychiatric coverage for Special Housing Unit (SHU) patients, typically 1–2 times per month.
Attend bi-monthly medical meetings with facility leadership and relevant correctional healthcare medical staff.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support continuity of patient care.
Qualifications
Board Certification in Psychiatry required.
A minimum of 3 years of forensic psychiatry experience preferred.
Experience working in correctional or forensic psychiatric settings strongly preferred.
Ability to provide psychiatric evaluations and treatment in an inpatient correctional environment.
Experience clarification: Volunteer and teaching experience do not count toward the applicable clinical experience criteria.
Working Hours
Workdays: Monday–Friday
Shift: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Schedule: 5 days per week
Meal Break: 30 minutes
On-Call: None
Weekend Coverage: No routine weekend coverage required
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