Clinical Psychologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Georgia

Job description

About the facility

An inpatient forensic facility is seeking a full-time Psychologist to support a newly opening unit in January. The credentialing process typically takes about two weeks, with a 6-month contract starting in January and the option to extend beyond the initial period.

About the facility location

The inpatient forensic facility is about an half and a half from Atlanta, GA.

About the clinician's workday

This full-time Psychologist position is for an inpatient forensic facility treating adults aged 18 and older. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with onsite availability preferred. One day a week may include telehealth. The Psychologist will manage a caseload of 17-22 patients, seeing 4-5 patients per day, with risk assessments conducted annually for each patient. A doctorate in Psychology (PhD or PsyD) is required, along with an active GA license. Previous inpatient and forensic experience is preferred, though not mandatory. The role involves collaboration with MDs, PMHNPs, and other Psychologists, using Avatar EMR. While therapeutic services are encouraged, they are not mandatory. Patients are typically seen for one-hour sessions.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 4-5 PPD
• Support staff: MDs, PMHNPs, Psychologists on staff for collaboration.
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: No
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, criminal charges
• Average length of stay: 1 year

Your dedicated recruiter

Kristina Armistead

Call / Text: (678) 690-7693
Email: karmistead@locumtenens.com

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