Psychiatric Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Facility in Connecticut

Job description

About the facility

The facility operates with a psychiatric APRN need across two different locations. One location serves as an outpatient behavioral health clinic offering counseling and support for mental health and substance use needs. The second location functions as a residential treatment facility providing structured care for individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders.

About the facility location

Connecticut offers diverse recreational opportunities including kayaking through outfitters in Old Lyme and hiking trails throughout various state parks. The state features notable attractions such as Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mohegan Sun Casino and Arena, Yale University, and Mystic Seaport, which showcases the region's maritime heritage through indoor and outdoor experiences.

About the clinician's workday

The psychiatric physician associate will deliver comprehensive outpatient psychiatric care for adults requiring mental health and substance use treatment across two specialized locations. Clinical duties include conducting thorough psychiatric evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and managing psychotropic medications while working Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8AM-4PM at the outpatient behavioral health clinic, and Tuesday and Thursday from 7AM-3PM at the treatment center. The clinician will see 8-12 patients per day, maintaining detailed documentation and collaborating with nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care delivery throughout both the behavioral health clinic and residential treatment environments.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 8-12
• Support staff: Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: Adults requiring mental health and substance use treatment services
• Average length of stay: Not applicable for outpatient setting
• Census: Not applicable for outpatient setting
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Variable based on patient needs and treatment protocols across both clinic locations for ongoing psychiatric care
• Initial evaluation time: Standard psychiatric evaluation timeframes per facility protocols for comprehensive assessment