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Inpatient Psychiatrist – Locum Tenens Opportunity Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota Opportunity Overview An opportunity is available for a qualified Psychiatrist to provide inpatient psychiatric coverage in North Dakota. This position offers a recurring 7-days-on/7-days-off schedule, with coverage needed from November 2026 through July 2027. The physician will provide inpatient psychiatric care, emergency department evaluations, and general hospital consultations for patients across a broad range of ages and psychiatric diagnoses. Position Highlights - Specialty: Psychiatry - Practice Setting: Inpatient Psychiatry - Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off - Shift Hours: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM - Call: Typically 1–2 nights per 7-day coverage block - EMR: EPIC - Coverage Duration: Recurring assignments through the end of July 2027 - Orientation: November 11, 2026 - Anticipated Start: November 12, 2026, pending credentialing Clinical Responsibilities - Provide psychiatric care on a 24-bed inpatient unit - Manage adult psychiatric patients - Provide coverage for a 6-bed adolescent inpatient unit - Conduct psychiatric evaluations and consultations in the emergency department - Provide psychiatric consultations for patients throughout the general hospital - Evaluate patients of all ages and psychiatric diagnoses in emergency and consultation settings - Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate treatment and discharge planning Provider Requirements - Psychiatrist with experience in inpatient psychiatric care - Board certification requirements to be confirmed - Experience treating adult and adolescent populations - Willingness to evaluate patients of all ages in the emergency department and general hospital consultation settings - EPIC EMR experience - Ability to work collaboratively with another psychiatrist on an alternating 7-on/7-off schedule - Availability to complete orientation before starting coverage Clinical Support - Typically 1–2 APPs, although coverage may vary - Social work and discharge planning support - Intake team - Other psychiatrist providing alternating coverage - Inpatient psychiatric unit located adjacent to the general hospital - Telemedicine may be used for general hospital consultations when appropriate Initial Coverage Dates - November 12–18, 2026 - November 19–25, 2026 - December 3–9, 2026 - December 17–23, 2026 - December 31, 2026–January 6, 2027 Additional alternating-week coverage is needed through July 2027. Specific dates and ongoing availability should be confirmed. Travel & Lodging Travel and lodging arrangements may be available for this assignment, subject to applicable booking guidelines and approval requirements. Why Consider This Opportunity? - Predictable 7-on/7-off schedule - Ongoing coverage opportunities through July 2027 - Broad inpatient and consultation experience - Interdisciplinary clinical support - Opportunity to work with both adult and adolescent psychiatric populations - Convenient access to the adjacent general hospital Interested in learning more? Qualified Psychiatrists are encouraged to inquire about this recurring locum tenens opportunity and available coverage blocks.