Assignment Details
Location: Salem, Massachusetts
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Specialty: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Practice Setting: Inpatient / Acute Care Hospital
Start Date: November 30, 2026
Assignment Duration: 22 Weeks
Coverage Need: 1 Position
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens / Scheduled Coverage
EMR: Epic

Compensation:
Hourly Rate: $260/hr
Holiday: $360/hr

Schedule
Monday-Friday
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
5 Shifts Per Week
No Call Required
Inpatient Psychiatric Rounding

Coverage Dates
November 30-December 4, 2026
December 28, 2026-January 1, 2027
January 11-15, 2027
January 25-29, 2027
February 22-26, 2027
March 8-12, 2027

Patient Population / Volume
Pediatric and Adolescent Patients
Patient Age Range: 3-18 Years
Average Daily Census: 10 Patients
Inpatient Psychiatric Population

Common Conditions Managed
Suicidal Ideation and Suicidal Behavior
Depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Personality Disorders
Defiant Behaviors

Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Care
Conduct Daily Inpatient Psychiatric Rounds
Evaluate and Manage Pediatric and Adolescent Psychiatric Patients
Perform Psychiatric Assessments
Assess Patients Presenting With Suicidal Ideation or Behavior
Evaluate and Manage Depression and PTSD
Manage Personality Disorders and Defiant Behaviors
Develop and Implement Psychiatric Treatment Plans
Monitor Patient Progress and Response to Treatment
Coordinate Patient Care With Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
Document Patient Evaluations and Treatment Plans in Epic

Required Skills
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Inpatient Psychiatric Evaluation and Management
Pediatric and Adolescent Mental Health Assessment
Suicide Risk Assessment
Management of Depression and PTSD
Management of Behavioral and Personality Disorders
Inpatient Psychiatric Rounding
Psychiatric Treatment Planning

Clinical Environment / Support
Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Acute Care Hospital
Average Daily Census of 10 Patients
1 Physician
2 Nurse Practitioners
Epic EMR

Requirements
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Required
Active Massachusetts Medical License - Required
BLS - Required
DEA - Required
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Must Be Comfortable Treating Patients Ages 3-18
Must Be Experienced in Inpatient Psychiatric Care
Must Be Comfortable Managing Suicidal and High-Risk Psychiatric Patients
Must Be Available for the Requested Coverage Dates
Epic EMR Experience - Preferred

Credentialing
Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 90 Days
Active Massachusetts Medical License Required
Candidates Requiring Massachusetts Licensure Will Not Be Considered
Provider Name and NPI Number Required for Name Clear"


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