Psychiatry Locum Tenens Physician Assistant*

Position Overview

A leading behavioral health organization in Massachusetts is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support multiple geriatric care facilities. The clinician will provide therapy and medication management to a panel of approximately 150 clients in collaboration with DONs, social workers, and physicians. This is a part-time locum tenens position with flexible scheduling, no call , and a Top 8% pay package for psychiatry APP roles in the region.

Estimated Weekly Pay: $4,140
Estimated Total Income Over 6 Months: $107,640 (based on 30 hours/week at $138/hr)

Assignment Highlights

• Coverage Dates: December 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026
• Schedule: Flexible | 30 hours per week
• On-Call: None
• Practice Setting: Geriatric psychiatry services across multiple facilities
• Locations: Worcester, Natick, Northboro & Marlboro, MA
• Patient Load: ~150 clients
• Support Structure: DONs, social workers, collaborating MDs, interdisciplinary meetings
• Services: Therapy and medication consultation
• EMR: CareLogic
• Preferred: Local candidates
• Pay Ranking: Top 8% for psychiatry APP roles in Massachusetts
• HPA Healthcare: Joint Commission Certified Agency
• Travel: Prepaid
• Malpractice: Covered by HPA

Skills & Experience

• Board-certified Psychiatric NP or PA
• Active Massachusetts state license
• DEA and CSR required
• 1+ year of outpatient or geriatric psychiatry experience preferred
• Ability to manage high patient volumes across multiple locations
• Familiarity with CareLogic or similar EMRs
• Strong interdisciplinary communication skills

Job Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric evaluations and medication management visits
• Deliver therapy and medication consultation to geriatric patients
• Collaborate with DONs, social workers, and MDs across multiple facilities
• Participate in monthly team meetings with the CHL behavioral health team
• Maintain accurate documentation in CareLogic
• Ensure continuity of psychiatric care across sites

Job Responsibilities: Job Responsibilities
• Perform psychiatric evaluations and medication management visits
• Deliver therapy and medication consultation to geriatric patients
• Collaborate with DONs, social workers, and MDs across multiple facilities
• Participate in monthly team meetings with the CHL behavioral health team
• Maintain accurate documentation in CareLogic
• Ensure continuity of psychiatric care across sites
Qualifications: Board-certified Psychiatric NP or PA
Active Massachusetts state license
DEA and CSR required
Working Hours: Coverage Dates: December 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026
Schedule: Flexible | 30 hours per week
On-Call: None
Skills: 1+ year of outpatient or geriatric psychiatry experience preferred
Ability to manage high patient volumes across multiple locations
Familiarity with CareLogic or similar EMRs
Strong interdisciplinary communication skills