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Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Great Bend, Kansas


Company : HealthEcareers - Client


Location : Sterling, KS


Created : 2026-02-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id:ORD-204455-MD-KS Title:MD Dates Needed:ASAP - ongoing Shift Type:Day Shift Assignment Type:Inpatient Call Required:No Board Certification Required:Yes Job Duration:Locums About the FacilityA state hospital is seeking a Psychiatrist for locum tenens coverage. About the Facility LocationThe facility is about 50 miles northwest of Great Bend, Kansas. About the Clinician's WorkdayThis position is Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with no call, weekends, or overtime, in an inpatient 30-bed adult unit serving both male and female patients with average stays of up to 10 days. The psychiatrist will evaluate and manage adult patients referred by community mental health centers, provide medication management, oversee admissions and discharges, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including primary care, on ongoing psychiatric care.Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD:~8-12 PPD Support Staff:FNPs, Medical Director, additional multidisciplinary team Patient Population:Adults Location Type:On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes Government:No Shift Hours:Full time (40 hours) Cases Treated:Mood Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, PTSD, Substance Use Disorder, possibly sexually violent offenses Average Length of Stay:7-10 days Census:30Why choose ?Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:Precision job matching with proprietary algorithmRapid credentialing with Axuall Digital WalletConcierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialistDigital hub for assignment details