Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Position Overview

We are seeking a Board Certified Psychiatrist for a locum opportunity within the Mass General Brigham system in Newton, Massachusetts.

This is a full-time inpatient psychiatry role focused on acute adult psychiatric care within a structured, multidisciplinary hospital setting. The position offers strong clinical support, a stable weekday schedule, and meaningful patient impact.

Location

Newton, Massachusetts 02462
Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit Academic Hospital Setting

Schedule & Coverage

• Monday Friday
• 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
• No call required
• Full-time assignment
• Orientation: 8 hours (non-billable)
• Stable weekday-only structure

Clinical Responsibilities

• Inpatient adult psychiatric care
• Average census: 33 patients/day
• Patient load: 8 patients per day per provider
• Manage a broad range of psychiatric conditions:
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Major depression
  • Schizophrenia
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Substance use disorders
  • Personality disorders
• Daily rounding and treatment planning
• Medication management and stabilization planning
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary behavioral health team

Facility & Team Environment

• 45-bed inpatient psychiatric unit
• Strong support staff including:
  • Registered Nurses (RNs)
  • Mental Health Counselors (MHCs)
  • Psychiatrists & Psych techs
  • Occupational Therapists (OTs)
  • Social Workers
  • Unit Coordinators
• EMR system: Epic
• Academic hospital environment (Mass General Brigham system)

Requirements

• Board Certified in Psychiatry (required)
• Active Massachusetts medical license required
• DEA required
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient psychiatry experience required
• Epic experience required
• No willingness to license
• Must provide name & NPI for credentialing

Additional Highlights

• High-acuity inpatient psychiatric practice
• Strong interdisciplinary team support
• Academic teaching hospital environment
• Predictable patient volume ( 8 patients/day)
• No call responsibilities
• Structured weekday schedule for work-life balance

This is an excellent opportunity for a Psychiatrist seeking a stable inpatient role within a leading academic health system, offering meaningful clinical work in a well-supported adult behavioral health unit in Massachusetts.

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