Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Psychiatrist Locum Tenens
Location: Somerville, NJ
Start Date: February 23, 2026
Duration: Through August 23, 2026
Schedule: Monday Friday
Day Shift:
8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Night Call:
None (Nocturnist program covers 5:00 PM 8:00 AM)
Setting:
Primarily Consultation Liaison Role
General Adult Inpatient Psychiatry Unit (5W)
27-bed unit split between two providers
Daily Census:
patients per provider
Night Admissions:
Handled by nocturnist service
ICU Patients:
Consult coverage to medical hospital as needed
APP Coverage:
Yes APP on eating disorder unit (locums provider responsible for supervision)
Procedures:
Required:
Inpatient psychiatric evaluations
Medication management
Discharge planning
Consult liaison coverage
Management of complex psychiatric conditions
Specialty Support Available:
Second attending psychiatrist on 5W
APN and fellow on 1W (20-bed unit)
Multidisciplinary treatment team
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