Physician / Psychiatry / Illinois / Locum Tenens / Psychiatrist
MASC Medical Recruitment Firm
Chicago, IL
New
Part-Time
401(k)
PTO
Flexible Schedule
Job Description
Working as a Psychiatrist in East Chicago, IN
There are 107 Psychiatrist opportunities available in East Chicago, IN all with unique requirements.
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor specializing in psychiatric illnesses and the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of people with mental disorders. The job description for a psychiatrist varies depending upon the psychiatrist's employer. Psychiatrists can work in hospitals or mental health facilities, within the health care system or private practice, or in research and public policy positions. Duties include, but are not limited to, mental illness diagnoses, including substance use disorders, grief or loss of a loved one, chronic pain, schizophrenia, or other psychotic disorders. Psychiatrists usually conduct evaluations and perform routine diagnostic testing. In addition, psychiatrists counsel patients on substance abuse issues and refer them to treatment programs.