Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

  • ATC West Healthcare Services
  • 04/24/2026
Full time

Job Description

ATC West Healthcare Services is seeking a part-time Locum Psychiatrist to provide inpatient psychiatric coverage during sporadic dates in 2026. The physician will work in a well-supported inpatient psychiatric unit, managing an adult patient population and supervising psychiatric nurse practitioners. This role offers weekday coverage with optional unrestricted call and strong on-site security and clinical support.

Dates / Schedule
  • Coverage Type: Sporadic part-time coverage in 2026

  • Primary Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

  • Call: 5:00 PM 8:00 AM, unrestricted call if available

  • Open Dates:

    • February

    • February

    • February 23 March 1

    • Additional sporadic coverage ongoing

Job Details & Responsibilities
  • Inpatient psychiatric care in a dedicated psychiatric department

  • Average daily census of approximately 12 patients

  • Unit details:

    • 27 inpatient beds

    • 5 psychiatrists in the group

    • 6 psychiatric APPs for support

  • Supervise psychiatric nurse practitioners

  • Treat adult patients only (no pediatrics)

  • Manage referrals primarily from Muskegon and Grand Rapids emergency departments

  • Utilize EPIC EMR

  • Participate in inpatient treatment planning and medication management

  • Work within established safety protocols, including staff duress systems and 24/7 on-site security

  • Estimated credentialing timeframe of approximately 3 months (expedited need)

Required Skills & Qualifications

Licensure & Certification:

  • Board Certified in Psychiatry

  • Active Michigan medical license

  • BLS certification

Clinical Experience & Competencies:

  • Experience treating a wide range of psychiatric disorders, including:

    • Anxiety, affective, psychotic, personality, eating, developmental, organic disorders

    • ADD/ADHD

  • Familiarity with:

    • Involuntary commitments

    • Seclusion and restraint application

    • Pharmacotherapy

    • Group therapy

Additional Requirements:

  • Availability to cover the listed dates (required, no exceptions)