We are seeking a dedicated locum tenens Psychiatry Physician for a rewarding opportunity in Montana near Hardin. This role is a great fit for a board-certified or board-eligible Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist seeking a long-term, ongoing placement with no on-call requirements outside scheduled shifts. This is an inpatient position focused on providing essential care within a psychiatric youth treatment unit.

Position Highlights:

• Location: Montana, near Hardin


• Position Type: Locum Tenens, ongoing


• Start Date: January 1, 2025


• Work Schedule: Wednesday to Sunday, 8:00 - 5:00


• Shift Coverage: Scheduled clinical hours only; no call during non-business hours


• Setting: Inpatient psychiatric youth treatment unit (ages 5-17)

Practice Details:

• Patient Volume: Approximately 8-12 patients per day in the Psychiatric Youth Treatment Unit


• Admissions: No emergency department admissions required; may include direct admissions from regional hospitals coordinated by the internal transfer center


• Hospital Privileges: No surgery center privileges required; however, hospital admissions are expected


• Support Staff: Comprehensive team available; no supervisory or teaching responsibilities for advanced practice providers


• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner

Key Requirements:

• Board Certification: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry board certification or board eligibility is required


• Licensure: Active MT or IMLC (Interstate Medical Licensure Compact) license preferred


• Certifications Required: BLS (Basic Life Support) certification


• Credentialing: Expected to take up to 90 days; no temporary privileges available


• Facility Level: Trauma Level 1, Pediatric Level 3

Clinical Expertise Needed:

• Clinical Areas:
  
  
  
  • Treatment for anxiety disorders, affective disorders, ADD/ADHD, personality disorders, eating disorders, developmental disorders, psychotic disorders, and organic disorders
  
  
  
  


• Specialty Skills:
  
  
  
  • Involuntary commitments, seclusion therapy, restraint application, pharmacotherapy, group therapy, family therapy, and ECT (electroconvulsive therapy)
  
  
  
  

Additional Information:

• Holidays: Covered during standard holidays, including New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas

This opportunity is ideal for a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who is committed to supporting young patients with a variety of mental health needs in an inpatient setting. This role offers a structured work schedule, strong team support, and the chance to work with a range of psychiatric treatment techniques in a specialized unit.

If you are interested in this locum tenens opportunity in Montana, apply now using reference Job ID #j-257403.