Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Central Georgia

Job description

About the facility

This established behavioral health facility delivers comprehensive outpatient psychiatric services within a collaborative clinical environment. The facility is supported by a team of psychiatrists and psychiatric/behavioral health support staff to ensure continuity of care and strong administrative function. Locum tenens coverage is sought on an immediate and ongoing basis to meet the clinical needs of the population served.

About the facility location

The surrounding region offers a range of year-round activities, including outdoor recreation, local cultural attractions, and opportunities to explore the area's natural landscapes and heritage. Visitors on assignment will find regional amenities that support both professional and recreational interests throughout their stay.

About the clinician's workday

Clinicians will provide full-time outpatient psychiatric services for a patient population spanning all ages, working day shifts Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include conducting initial psychiatric evaluations (60 minutes per evaluation), providing medication management, and delivering ongoing follow-up care (30 minutes per visit) for patients presenting with conditions such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia/psychiatric disorders, substance use disorders, and related outpatient psychiatric conditions. Consistent scheduling and continuity of care are priorities for this assignment. No call or weekend coverage is required.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 8–12 patients/day
• Support staff: psychiatrists and psychiatric/behavioral-health support staff.
• Patient population: All Ages
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: Depression, anxiety, schizophrenia/psychiatric disorders, substance use disorders, and other outpatient psychiatric conditions
• Med checks/follow-up per day: 30 minutes per follow-up appointment
• Initial evaluation time: 60 minutes per initial psychiatric evaluation