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Facility Type: Inpatient Behavioral Health – Acute & Sub-Acute Adult Psychiatric Unit
Specialty: Psychiatrist (Preferred) or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Location: Tennessee
Assignment Dates: December 29, 2025 – March 29, 2026
Commitment: Full 3-month assignment required
Why Providers Choose This Assignment:
This Tennessee inpatient psychiatry locum opportunity offers strong compensation, a defined 3-month assignment, and potential scheduling flexibility, making it ideal for providers seeking excellent pay and a more predictable, balanced schedule without a long-term commitment.
Schedule & Call Details:
- Call: Potential for weeknight call
Weekend Call:
- Potential for one weekend per month
Final Call Schedule:
- Still being determined, allowing for discussion and flexibility
Clinical Responsibilities
- Rounding on adults through geriatric patients
- Managing acute and sub-acute inpatient psychiatric cases
- Conducting daily patient assessments and medication management
- Attending treatment team meetings (Monday, Wednesday, Friday – approximately 1 hour each)
- Managing new and established patients
- Completing all required documentation and charting
Charting / Dictation
- WellSky
Additional Requirements
- Vaccination documentation required
This role is well-suited for psychiatrists or psychiatric nurse practitioners looking for competitive locum pay, schedule flexibility, and a clearly defined assignment in a Tennessee inpatient setting.