Location: Muskegon, MI
Position Type: Locum Physician Psychiatry
Inpatient Psychiatry opportunity in Muskegon, MI, seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist for sporadic weekday locum coverage in 2026. The provider will manage adult inpatient psychiatric patients and supervise Psychiatric NPs in a secure hospital-based setting.
Inpatient Psychiatric Department
Adult-only patient population (no pediatrics)
Average census: 12 patients per day
27 total inpatient beds
Team includes 5 Psychiatrists and 6 Psychiatric NPs
Supervision of Psychiatric NPs required
Referrals primarily from Muskegon and Grand Rapids EDs
24/7 on-site security and staff duress system
EMR: Epic
Board Certified in Psychiatry REQUIRED
Active Michigan medical license REQUIRED
BLS REQUIRED
Must be available for the listed dates (no exceptions)
Experience treating:
Anxiety, Affective, Psychotic, Personality, Eating, Developmental & Organic Disorders
Familiarity with:
Involuntary commitments
Seclusion therapy
Pharmacotherapy
Group therapy
Restraint application
Sporadic weekday coverage throughout 2026
Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Call: 5:00 PM 8:00 AM (unrestricted call if able)
Open Dates:
2/12, 2/13
2/16 2/20
2/23 3/1
Ongoing sporadic coverage available
Estimated credentialing: 3 months (ASAP need)
Availability must be confirmed at time of name clear
Enjoy a lakeside community with access to Lake Michigan, a relaxed pace of life, and easy travel to larger metro areas while working in a supportive inpatient setting.
If you re interested and available for the listed dates, please share your CV, Michigan license details, and rate sheet for submission.