Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Facility in Eastern Virginia

Job description

About the facility

This Community Service Board operates as an outpatient psychiatric facility providing comprehensive mental health services for adults requiring community-based behavioral health treatment. The organization maintains established protocols and modern documentation systems to ensure effective psychiatric care delivery in a structured outpatient environment designed for comprehensive mental health services.

About the facility location

The area offers diverse attractions including historic sites and outdoor recreation opportunities. Visitors can explore hiking destinations such as Humpback Rocks, Crabtree Falls, and Natural Bridge, while theme parks and museums provide entertainment options with activities ranging from day-long experiences to shorter visits.

About the clinician's workday

The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive outpatient psychiatric care for adults ages 18 and older requiring mental health treatment through the Community Service Board system. Clinical duties include conducting 60-75 minute initial psychiatric evaluations and 30-45 minute medication checks while working full-time day shifts totaling 40 hours per week. The clinician will develop individualized treatment plans and manage medications for patients requiring community-based behavioral health services with no call requirements.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 10-12
• Support staff: yes
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: No
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: All Adults
• Average length of stay: Not applicable
• Census: Not applicable
• Med checks/follow-up per day: 30-45 minutes
• Initial evaluation time: 60-75 minutes