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Job description
Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/Other Location: Missouri Employer: Barton Associates Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: 1/4/2027
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Psychiatry MD in Missouri!
We are seeking a dedicated Physician specializing in Psychiatry for a 130-day assignment in Missouri. The ideal candidate will provide crucial psychiatric care in a state-of-the-art forensic inpatient setting, working Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This role involves overseeing 36 patients across two units, collaborating with a Nurse Practitioner, and managing caseloads efficiently with low admit and discharge rates, ensuring consistent, long-term patient relationships.
Responsibilities and Duties
Provide crucial psychiatric care in a dynamic and supportive environment within a state-of-the-art minimum security state hospital.
Oversee care for 36 patients across two units, including a locked unit and a less restrictive cottage setting.
Work alongside a Nurse Practitioner to manage caseloads efficiently.
Manage low admit and discharge rates, typically 1-3 patients per month, allowing for consistent, long-term patient relationships.
Complete weekly notes for the first 8 weeks post-admission, followed by monthly notes thereafter.
Assist with guardianship processes when necessary and engage in various duties to ensure holistic patient support.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and provide cross-coverage for other units as needed.
Work with patients adjudicated as Permanently Incompetent to Stand Trial (PIST) and Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI).
Additional Information
EMR: Epic
Setting: Forensic inpatient
Patient volume: Oversee 36 patients across two units, with low admit and discharge rates (typically 1-3 per month)
Staffing mix: Work alongside a Nurse Practitioner
Requirements: Experience in inpatient forensic settings is preferred
Benefits
Strong compensation
Travel-related expenses covered
A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
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Worksite address
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Who can apply
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