Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
About The Position
JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: Mansfield Center, CT • Service Setting: Inpatient • Coverage Type: Clinical Only • Coverage Period: 05/01/2026 – 12/31/2026 • Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30a – 5:00p (30-Minute Lunch) COVERAGE DATES • Start Date: May 1, 2026 • End Date: December 31, 2026 • 8-Hour Shifts Only; No Overtime PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: Children and Adolescents • Patient Volume/Census: 5–10 Patients Daily Plus Intakes • Admissions: Yes (Inpatient Unit) • Rounding: Included for Inpatient Coverage • Case Mix: All Psychiatric Diagnoses and Mental Health Conditions FACILITY INFORMATION • Office Equipment Available: Standard Behavioral Health Clinical Resources • Specialty Backup Available: Multidisciplinary Behavioral Health Team • Support Staff Available: Behavioral Health Clinical and Administrative Staff PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Psychiatric evaluations and medication management • Intake assessments and treatment planning • Inpatient rounding and interdisciplinary collaboration JOB REQUIREMENTS • Licenses: Active Connecticut Medical License • Board: Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Required • DEA: Active DEA Required • Certifications: Standard psychiatric credentials • Experience: Prior Inpatient and Ambulatory Child Psychiatry Experience Preferred DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide comprehensive psychiatric care to child and adolescent patients • Conduct evaluations, medication management, and treatment planning • Manage inpatient psychiatric cases and collaborate with care teams • Maintain accurate and timely documentation • Ensure compliance with facility policies and quality standards
Requirements
- Active Connecticut Medical License
- Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Required
- Active DEA Required
- Standard psychiatric credentials
Nice To Haves
- Prior Inpatient and Ambulatory Child Psychiatry Experience Preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive psychiatric care to child and adolescent patients
- Conduct evaluations, medication management, and treatment planning
- Manage inpatient psychiatric cases and collaborate with care teams
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation
- Ensure compliance with facility policies and quality standards
Benefits
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
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