Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Alaska

• Job Reference Id:  ORD-221367-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

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