Description

Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/Other
Location: Holyoke, MA
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Psychiatry
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Holyoke, MA 10140
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
  
• Coverage Period: Aug 17, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8:30a – 4p
  
• Reason for Coverage: Scheduling Need
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
  

• Average Daily Volume: 12-14 patients/day
  
• Rounding: Assigned Patients
  
• Case Mix: Forensic adult, Acute adult
  

• EMR System: Cerner
  
• Support Staff: Office Staff: 3
  

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  

• Required
  • Anxiety disorders
    
  • Affective disorder
    
  • ADD/ADHD
    
  • Personality disorders
    
  • Development disorders
    
  • Psychotic disorders
    
  • Involuntary commitments
    
  • Seclusion therapy
    
  • Restraint application
    
  • Pharmacotherapy
    
  • Group therapy
    

• Board: BC required (Certified)
  
• Licenses: MA license
  
• Certifications: BLS
  

• Conduct daily rounding on assigned patients in forensic adult and acute adult units.
  
• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment.
  
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including RNs, therapists, and administration.
  
• Perform involuntary commitments and seclusion/restraint as needed.
  
• Participate in daily treatment meetings with all team members.