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Psychiatry Physician

Location: Montana, near Hardin

Job Description:

• Locum Tenens, ongoing position
• Start Date: January 1, 2025
• Work Schedule: Wednesday to Sunday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Shift Coverage: Scheduled clinical hours only; no call during non-business hours
• Setting: Inpatient psychiatric youth treatment unit (ages 5-17)

Practice Details:

• Patient Volume: Approximately 8-12 patients per day in the Psychiatric Youth Treatment Unit
• Admissions: No emergency department admissions required; may include direct admissions from regional hospitals coordinated by the internal transfer center
• Hospital Privileges: No surgery center privileges required; however, hospital admissions are expected
• Support Staff: Comprehensive team available; no supervisory or teaching responsibilities for advanced practice providers
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner

Requirements:

• Board Certification: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry board certification or board eligibility is required
• Licensure: Active MT or IMLC (Interstate Medical Licensure Compact) license preferred
• Certifications Required: BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Credentialing: Expected to take up to 90 days; no temporary privileges available
• Facility Level: Trauma Level 1, Pediatric Level 3

Clinical Expertise Needed:

• Clinical Areas: Treatment for anxiety disorders, affective disorders, ADD/ADHD, personality disorders, eating disorders, developmental disorders, psychotic disorders, and organic disorders
• Specialty Skills: Involuntary commitments, seclusion therapy, restraint application, pharmacotherapy, group therapy, family therapy, and ECT (electroconvulsive therapy)

Additional Information:

• Holidays: Covered during standard U.S. holidays, including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas

This opportunity is ideal for a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who is committed to supporting young patients with a variety of mental health needs in an inpatient setting. This role offers a structured work schedule, strong team support, and the chance to work with a range of psychiatric treatment techniques in a specialized unit.