Psychiatrist Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference :
  ORD
  - -MD-AK
• Title:
  
  MD
• Dates Needed:
  Late September 2026 - End of November 2026
• Shift Type:
  Day Shift
• Assignment Type:
  Inpatient
• Call
  
  Required:
  
  Negotiable
• Board Certification
  
  Required:
  
  No
• Job Duration:
  Locums

This inpatient facility is seeking a locum tenens psychiatrist for short-term coverage from late September 2026 through the end of November 2026. The facility maintains a structured clinical environment supported by a multidisciplinary team that includes RNs, LPNs, and Therapists. Established clinical protocols are in place to support continuity of psychiatric care delivery throughout the coverage period.

Alaska offers a range of regional attractions and outdoor recreation opportunities suited to varied interests. The state provides access to natural landscapes, wildlife programs, and year-round activities spanning cultural experiences and outdoor exploration. Clinicians on assignment will find regional amenities and recreational opportunities accessible throughout the state.

Clinicians in this role will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric services for patients of all ages, working Monday through Friday during day shifts, totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and providing medication management for patients presenting with a wide range of mental health diagnoses, including suicidal ideation and self-harm. Weekend and call coverage are available as negotiable options for this assignment.

Prescriptive authority and an active Alaska medical license are required for all clinicians considered for this position.

• Case Load/PPD:
  Variable
• Support Staff:
  RNs, LPNs, Therapists
• Patient Population:
  All Ages
• Location Type:
  On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Government:
  No
• Shift
  
  Hours:
  
  Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated:
  Inpatient psychiatric conditions;
  wide range of mental health diagnoses including suicidal ideation and self-harm;
  all ages
• Average Length of Stay:
  30 days
• Census:
  Variable
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day:
  Variable
• Initial Evaluation Time:
  Variable