Psychiatry Physician

Company: Amergis Locum Tenens
Location: Newtown
Posted on: June 17, 2026

Job Description:

Position Overview

The Psychiatrist will provide direct psychiatric care to patients in both inpatient and outpatient behavioral health settings within the correctional facility. Responsibilities include psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, medication management, and ongoing care for individuals with a range of acute and chronic mental health conditions.

Facility: Correctional Institution
Location: Newtown, CT 06470
Type: Locums
Start Date: ASAP upon completion of credentialing
Duration: 3 month assignment with ongoing extension potential
Schedule: Monday Friday, 7:00am 3:30pm (40 hours/week)
Patient Volume: 6 10 patients per day

• Pay Rate: $8,000/weekly
  
  

• Direct psychiatric care in a 7 bed inpatient behavioral health unit
• Outpatient psychiatric care for stable inmates in general population
• Management of severe mental illness, personality disorders, suicidality
• Possible involvement in emergency certificates, involuntary medications, and therapeutic restraints (case by case)

• MD/DO from accredited medical school
• Completion of an ACGME approved Psychiatry residency
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Active CT medical license
• Active DEA & DPS numbers
• BLS certification
• Ability to meet all federal, state, and facility credentialing requirements
• Prior correctional experience preferred

If this aligns with what you're looking for, or if you d like to learn more, I d be happy to discuss details and next steps. For immediate consideration you may also reach out to
Daniel Moore

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