Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Psychiatry - General / Other in Eloy, AZ

LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Psychiatry MD in Eloy, Arizona, 85131!About The PositionWe are seeking an experienced Psychiatrist for a 10-week locum tenens assignment in Arizona, starting Dec 1, 2025. This role offers a flexible 20-hour-per-week schedule, typically split into two 10-hour shifts per week. The Psychiatrist will provide direct patient care, participate in civil commitment proceedings, and perform comprehensive mental health services in a correctional facility setting.Job DetailsLocation : ArizonaStart Date : Dec 1, 2025LOA : 10 weeksProvider Type Needed : PsychiatristSchedule : 20 hours per week (usually two 10-hour days, flexible); 13-week initial durationResponsibilities and DutiesProvide direct psychiatric patient care and associated clinical dutiesParticipate in civil commitment proceedingsAssess patients and provide DSM diagnoses as appropriatePrescribe and monitor psychotropic medicationsDeliver counseling and disease process education; order and review necessary lab workSupervise and mentor mental health staff within the facilityAssess mental health service needs, collect and maintain statistics, and prepare related reportsRecommend methods to improve operational efficiency and cost effectiveness of mental health servicesAccept on-call status as requiredProvide direct casework services and counseling to inmates / residents and their families (individual, group, and family)Assist in developing and implementing treatment and therapeutic programs for assigned inmates / residentsPrepare progress reports and recommendations for discharge plans; assist with case presentationsServe as mental health staff liaison for group counseling, volunteer activities, and events promoting mental health servicesAssist in the supervision of inmates / residents in facility and community activities; promote positive community relationsMaintain confidentiality of inmates / residents and their files; audit and review documentation for completenessCoordinate professional services provided by contract personnel, if applicablePrepare and maintain a variety of standard narrative, statistical, summary, and operational records, reports, and logsAttend staff and group meetings essential for program and service deliveryApply established corporate, facility, and correctional policies and procedures with sound independent judgmentRead, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, regulations, and legal documentsAdditional InformationMinimum five years of clinical experience, including two years in a comparable positionMust be licensed to practice medicine in ArizonaSocial security card required for facility clearanceBenefitsStrong compensationTravel-related expenses coveredA-rated medical malpractice insurance providedDedicated recruiter for future travel opportunitiesWhat are Locum Tenens Jobs?Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.#LI-SC11675664EXPPLATAbout Wellhart, LLCWellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client / provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.

Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to :

• Travel the United States and see new places.
• Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
• Set your own schedule.
• Earn more money than permanent providers.
• Experience new practice settings.
• Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team!