Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Facility in Washington

Job description

About the facility

This outpatient facility is seeking a Psychiatrist for locum tenens coverage while a permanent clinician is identified. The facility maintains established clinical workflows to support the delivery of outpatient psychiatric services for the adult population served.

About the facility location

Washington State offers a range of outdoor and recreational activities suited to diverse interests. Clinicians on assignment may explore destinations such as Olympic National Park, the Ape Caves near Mt. St. Helens, and water-based activities including kayaking and whale watching in the San Juan Islands. Coastal destinations, rainforest trails, and scenic waterway tours are among the regional options available year-round throughout the state.

About the clinician's workday

Clinicians in this role will provide full-time outpatient psychiatric services for adult patients during day shifts, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a one-hour unpaid lunch, totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include conducting 60-minute initial psychiatric evaluations and providing 15-30 minute medication management follow-up appointments for adults. An active Washington state medical license is required, and the facility utilizes an electronic medical record system.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 8-12
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: No
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: Adult outpatient psychiatric conditions
• Average length of stay: Not applicable
• Census: Not applicable
• Med checks/follow-up per day: 15-30 minutes per medication management follow-up appointment
• Initial evaluation time: 60 minutes per initial psychiatric evaluation

Your dedicated recruiter

Kady Remshik

Call / Text: (678) 690-7392
Email: kremshik@locumtenens.com

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