Clinical Psychologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Atlanta, Georgia

Job description

About the facility

The inpatient facility specializes in caring for adults with dementia and other neurocognitive disorders, often with co-occurring severe mental illness and resolved forensic histories. The facility operates a Skilled Nursing Unit that serves residents requiring behavioral interventions and specialized psychiatric care. The interdisciplinary approach includes psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and behavioral health professionals working collaboratively to provide comprehensive treatment.

About the facility location

Atlanta is home of the Braves and the heat! Don't miss out on the Battery when you come into town. Ponce City Market is a one-stop shop for all things food, drink, and shopping. The Beltline is another fun way to spend your free days while in Atlanta.

About the clinician's workday

The position requires developing, implementing, and monitoring Behavior Support Plans for adults with dementia and neurocognitive disorders. The clinician will provide behavioral interventions on the Skilled Nursing Unit and train nursing and direct care staff on BSP implementation. Responsibilities include conducting behavioral assessments, consulting with interdisciplinary teams, and participating in treatment planning for residents with maladaptive behaviors such as aggression and combativeness. The role serves a census of 16 residents with varying lengths of stay in both short-term and long-term care settings.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: unit building to ~16 residents
• Support staff: Psychiatrists, Psychologists, LCSWs,
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: No
• Shift hours: Part time (30 hours)
• Cases treated: Dementia, Neurocognitive Disorders, Aggression
• Average length of stay: varies (short term and long term)
• Census: 16