Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Residential Treatment Facility in Salem, Oregon

• Job Reference Id: ORD-210147-MD-OR
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: April 6, 2026 - October 30, 2026
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Residential Treatment
• Call Required: Negotiable
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

This large behavioral health and addictions facility in Salem, Oregon seeks a psychiatrist for ongoing locum tenens assignment coverage. The healthcare organization provides comprehensive coverage for all transportation and housing costs associated with the assignment and offers expedited credentialing processing within 2 weeks. The facility maintains willingness to assist with licensing requirements and provides dedicated support for locum tenens clinicians throughout the assignment duration.

Salem offers diverse recreational opportunities including multiple parks such as Minto-Brown Island Park and Bush's Pasture Park, along with attractions like indoor golf facilities and haunted entertainment venues. The region features a thriving arts scene with various creative offerings and historic downtown areas to explore. Visitors can also experience local wineries and the State Capitol Mall among the available activities.

The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric services in a residential treatment facility specializing in behavioral health and addictions. Clinical duties include performing thorough intake and discharge evaluations for new admissions and departing patients while conducting daily rounds on residents requiring ongoing psychiatric care. The clinician will work full-time with 40 hours per week during day shift coverage, with flexibility for part-time scheduling at minimum 24 hours weekly. The position offers potential on-call opportunities and requires board certification in psychiatry with active prescriptive authority for medication management in the residential setting.

• Case Load/PPD: 8
• Support Staff: Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No
• Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated: Behavioral health conditions and addiction disorders requiring residential treatment
• Average Length of Stay: 30 Days
• Census: Variable based on facility capacity
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Variable based on patient needs and treatment protocols
• Initial Evaluation Time: Standard psychiatric evaluation timeframes per facility protocols