Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility inCentral Georgia Job at LocumTenens.com, Irwinton, GA

  • LocumTenens.com
  • Irwinton, GA

Job Description

This Job at a Glance
  • Job Reference Id: ORD-224280-MD-GA
  • Title: MD
  • Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
  • Shift Type: Day Shift
  • Assignment Type: Outpatient
  • Call Required: No
  • Board Certification Required: Yes
  • Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility

This established outpatient behavioral health facility serves the local community, providing psychiatric and behavioral health services primarily to children and adolescents, with some adult patients across all age groups. The facility operates on an on-site model and is supported by psychiatric and nursing services, along with counseling and community support services, to facilitate coordinated multidisciplinary care. Locum tenens coverage is sought on an ASAP basis to maintain continuity of child and adolescent psychiatric services.

About the Facility Location

The state offers a range of attractions suited to varied interests, from natural landscapes and outdoor recreation areas to urban entertainment venues. Clinicians on assignment may engage in outdoor activities including hiking, kayaking, rafting, and water sports, or explore historic communities throughout the region. The area also provides recreational options such as adventure parks, ziplines, and immersive entertainment experiences.

About the Clinician's Workday

The clinician will provide outpatient psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management for a primarily child and adolescent population, with some adult patients, working approximately 2 days per week (16 hours) during day shift hours on-site. Clinical responsibilities include conducting initial psychiatric evaluations (60-90 minutes) and follow-up medication management visits (30 minutes) for patients presenting with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, behavioral and emotional disorders, trauma-related conditions, and psychotic disorders. The clinician will collaborate with psychiatric, nursing, counseling, and community support staff within a multidisciplinary care environment. Board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and prescriptive authority are required for this position.

Additional Job Details
  • Case Load/PPD: Variable
  • Support Staff: Psychiatric and nursing services, counseling and community support services
  • Patient Population: Children
  • Location Type: On-Site
  • Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
  • Government: No
  • Shift Hours: Part time (16 hours)
  • Cases Treated: Mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, behavioral and emotional disorders, trauma-related conditions, and psychotic disorders; outpatient setting; all ages
  • Med Checks/Follow-up per day: 30 minutes
  • Initial Evaluation Time: 60-90 minutes
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

Job Tags

16 hours, Locum, Local area, Immediate start, Shift work, Day shift, 2 days per week

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