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MD Staff, LLC lists this Physician / Psychiatry / Montana / Locum Tenens / Locum Tenens Psychiatry Physician Needed in Montana Job opportunity in hardin, Montana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated locum tenens Psychiatry Physician for a rewarding opportunity in Montana near Hardin. This role is a great fit for a board-certified or board-eligible Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist seeking a long-term, ongoing placement with no on-call requirements outside scheduled shifts. This is an inpatient position focused on providing essential care within a psychiatric youth treatment unit.

Position Highlights: Location: Montana, near Hardin

Position Type: Locum Tenens, ongoing

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

Key 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 Years 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.

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