Position Overview $250 per hour

An inpatient behavioral health hospital in Massachusetts is seeking Board Certified Psychiatrists for an ongoing locum tenens assignment supporting adult inpatient psychiatric services and a newly opening forensic psychiatry program.

This opportunity offers a predictable weekday schedule with no routine call responsibilities while working alongside experienced behavioral health professionals in a collaborative inpatient setting.

Physicians interested in adult inpatient psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, or long-term locum assignments are encouraged to apply.

Why Physicians Like This Assignment

• Monday–Friday schedule
• No routine call
• Adult inpatient psychiatry
• New forensic psychiatry program
• Cerner EMR
• Multidisciplinary treatment team
• Ongoing assignment
• Travel reimbursement available

Pay Ranking: Top 20–25% of Massachusetts inpatient psychiatry locum opportunities.

Assignment Highlights

• Ongoing assignment
• August 17, 2026 start (subject to credentialing)
• Three psychiatrists requested
• Adult inpatient psychiatry
• New forensic psychiatry unit
• No outpatient responsibilities
• No routine call
• Cerner EMR
• Approximately 12–14 patients daily
• 24-bed inpatient unit
• Daily multidisciplinary treatment meetings
• Temporary privileges available
• Massachusetts license required before submission
• Estimated 30-day credentialing process

Schedule

Clinical Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• 30-minute lunch
• 37.5 scheduled hours weekly

No routine weekday call.