Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Georgia at HealthEcareers - Client

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-201302-MD-GA Title: MD Dates Needed: November - ongoing Shift Type: Day Shift Assignment Type: Inpatient Call Required: No Board Certification Required: Yes Job Duration: Locums About the Facility A multiservice Psychiatric Hospital is seeking a Psychiatrist for locum tenens coverage. About the Facility Location The facility is located 250 miles southeast of Atlanta, Georgia. About the Clinician's Workday This forensic psychiatry role involves patient evaluations, medication management, rounding, and crisis intervention, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include documentation, developing recovery plans, participating in treatment meetings, handling court-related updates, and ensuring compliance with legal and forensic standards. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: ~6-10/PPD Support Staff: Psychiatrists, Psychiatric NPs, LCSWs, Medical Director, RNs Patient Population: Adults Location Type: On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes Government: No Shift Hours: Part time (30 hours) Cases Treated: acute psychiatric crises, long-term serious mental illness Average Length of Stay: lengths vary ? focus is on readiness for community reentry, so patients might stay several months to over a year Census: 30 Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist Digital hub for assignment details