About this opportunity
LocumTenens.com lists this Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Chester, Illinois opportunity in clinton, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-IL
Title: MD
Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
Shift Type: Day Shift
Assignment Type: Inpatient
Call Required: No
Board Certification Required: Negotiable
Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility This inpatient mental health facility in Chester, Illinois delivers structured psychiatric services for an adult population that includes forensic and severely mentally ill patients. The facility maintains established clinical protocols to support continuity of inpatient psychiatric care delivery within a dedicated on-site environment. Locum tenens coverage is sought on an immediate and ongoing basis to meet the clinical needs of the population served.
About the Facility Location Chester, Illinois is situated along the Mississippi River and offers a range of outdoor and recreational activities suited to varied interests. The area features parks, golf courses, and dining options accessible to clinicians on assignment. Chester is located approximately 1.5 hours from St. Louis, Missouri, providing convenient access to a major metropolitan area and its associated cultural and entertainment offerings. The surrounding region supports year-round activities and natural scenery along the river corridor.
About the Clinician's Workday Clinicians in this role will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric services for an adult population consisting of forensic and severely mentally ill patients, working on-site in Chester, Illinois on a Monday through Friday schedule. The schedule may be structured as four 10-hour shifts or five shorter days, according to operational needs. No call coverage is required for this assignment, and no holiday coverage is expected. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and providing medication management for the inpatient population served. Documentation for this role is completed via handwritten notes. Board certification is negotiable for clinicians considered for this position.
Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD: Varies
Location Type: On-Site
Government: No
Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
Cases Treated: Adult inpatient psychiatric conditions; forensic and severely mentally ill patients
Average Length of Stay: Variable
Census: Variable
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