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Posted 20 July, 2026

A Facility in Massachusetts Is Looking for a Locums Psychiatrist

CompHealth
Holyoke, MA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Join Our Team as a Psychiatric Care Provider

At our organization, we prioritize your needs by offering complimentary services. Let us manage the complexities of credentialing, travel arrangements, housing, and much more. With our leading staffing agency by your side, you can focus on achieving greater success with reduced stress. Our unmatched capabilities and extensive reach enable us to address the details that are important to you.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work in an inpatient acute psychiatric unit
  • Manage a patient load of 12 to 14 individuals per shift
  • Provide care for patients with anxiety, mood disorders, ADD/ADHD, personality disorders, and psychotic conditions
  • Conduct group therapy sessions and administer pharmacotherapy
  • Experience with involuntary commitments and the application of restraints is essential
  • Maintain a follow-up to new evaluations ratio of 4:1
  • Average patient length of stay is approximately 10 days
Compensation and Benefits
  • Hourly pay ranges from $185.00 to $220.00
  • Compensation estimates may vary based on factors such as the urgency of the position, your experience, and qualifications
  • All-inclusive rates cover base pay along with potential earnings from overtime, on-call duties, and holiday work
  • Weekly payment directly deposited into your account
  • Complimentary housing and travel arrangements provided
  • Comprehensive malpractice insurance coverage included
  • Simplified credentialing and privileging processes
  • Access to an online portal for assignment details and time tracking
  • Your dedicated recruiter will manage every aspect of your placement
Working Conditions

We are committed to connecting healthcare professionals with the communities that need them. Since our inception in 1979, we have established ourselves as a leader in healthcare staffing. Our approach focuses on understanding each individual's unique story to match them with the right job that fits their lifestyle. With a team of 1,000 employees across the country, we ensure that every provider and facility staff recruiter receives exceptional customer service, a hallmark of our organization for nearly four decades.

Let us help you find the perfect position that aligns with your career goals.