LT - Psychiatry position in: Holyoke, MA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/15/25
**Locums Geriatric Psychiatry - Holyoke, MA**
Seeking locums Psychiatrist to carry a caseload of up to 16 geriatric psychiatry patients on the inpatient unit. This person will be responsible for completing admissions, discharges and daily notes on their caseload as well as participating in family meetings or agency meetings as necessary.
* Monday - Friday (8a-4p)
* Onsite position
* Geriatric Experience Required
* Mix of Geriatric and Adults if you prefer
* Average of 2 admissions and 2 discharges per day
* Call is optional, would be done via telehealth for admissions and restraint evaluations. Call would be weekdays 5p-8a or weekends 5p friday-8a monday
* Site willing to negotiate call with qualified provider.
* 24 beds in department
* Locums provider will not be attending to detox patients.
**Requirements**
* Licensed in MA
* Board Certified Psychiatry or Board Certified/Eligible Geriatric Psychiatry
* BLS certification
* Experience with Geriatric Patients
**Specialty Skills**
* Clinical Areas: Anxiety disorders, Affective disorder, ADD/ADHD, Personality disorders, Eating disorders, Development disorders, Psychotic disorders, Organic disorders
* Familiarity With: Involuntary commitments, Seclusion therapy, Restraint application
* Treatment Techniques: Pharmacotherapy, Group therapy, Family therapy