What are the responsibilities and job description for the Locum Tenens Psychiatrist — Inpatient Dual Diagnosis Unit (Manchester, CT) position at AAS Healthcare Staffing?
We are seeking a Locum Psychiatrist to provide inpatient coverage for a 22‑bed dual-diagnosis unit in Manchester, CT, treating patients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders in a structured, team-based setting.
Compensation
- $220 per hour
Schedule
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
- No call
Practice setting
- Inpatient dual-diagnosis unit (22 beds)
- Typical census ~12 patients/day
- Average length of stay: 7–10 days
- Multidisciplinary team: nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, psychiatric technicians
Clinical responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric assessments and ongoing medication management
- Develop and implement treatment plans for co-occurring psychiatric and substance-use disorders
- Participate in daily rounds and interdisciplinary team meetings
- Coordinate care and discharge planning
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
Requirements
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
- Active Connecticut medical license or ability to obtain one
- Prior inpatient psychiatry and/or addiction medicine experience preferred