Inpatient Psychiatrist (3 days a week)
Updated 10/22/26
Up to $225.00
hourly
Anna, Illinois, United States
Physician
Psychiatry
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Join a well-supported inpatient behavioral health team in a rewarding 6-month onsite opportunity. This position offers the perfect balance of clinical impact and flexibility, with Friday coverage required and the remaining two days tailored to your schedule.
Opportunity Highlights
- 3-day-per-week inpatient psychiatry schedule
- Flexible coverage days in addition to Fridays
- 6-month assignment with potential for extension
- Manageable patient caseload allowing for quality, patient-centered care
- Competitive and highly lucrative compensation package
- Comprehensive malpractice coverage provided
- Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients across the continuum of care
This role is ideal for a psychiatrist seeking a flexible schedule, strong compensation, and the opportunity to focus on delivering exceptional inpatient psychiatric care in a supportive clinical setting.
Job Responsibilities
Provide ongoing patient care through scheduled follow-up assessments, treatment monitoring, and medication management.
Perform daily evaluations for patients on one-to-one observation to determine ongoing clinical needs and safety requirements.
Complete timely and accurate discharge documentation, including discharge summaries, medication reviews, final diagnoses, and risk assessments.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care and continuity of treatment.
Participate in court proceedings, forensic evaluations, and medication-over-objection hearings as needed.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory and facility standards.
Qualifications
Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
Active, unrestricted Illinois Medical License
Current Illinois Controlled Substance License (CSL)
Active, unrestricted DEA Registration
Experience providing psychiatric care in an inpatient, behavioral health, or similar clinical setting
Strong clinical evaluation, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary care team
Requirements
Illinois unrestricted medical license
Illinois Controlled Substance License (CSL)
Unrestricted DEA registration
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry (ABPN)
Preferred: Previous inpatient psychiatry and/or forensic psychiatry experience.
Working Hours
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM daily, including a 30-minute unpaid lunch
Commitment: 24 hours per week
Enjoy a predictable weekday schedule while making a meaningful impact in an inpatient behavioral health setting. This part-time opportunity offers dedicated clinical time, a manageable caseload, and the ability to deliver high-quality psychiatric care within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
Position Highlights
Part-time inpatient psychiatry opportunity
Consistent Tuesday-Thursday schedule
24-hour workweek with excellent work-life balance
Supportive clinical environment
Opportunity to focus on patient-centered care and treatment outcomes
Competitive compensation and malpractice coverage provided
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