Psychology

Job ID: ORD-142220-PhD-GA

Psychologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Georgia

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This job at a glance

  • Dates needed: ASAP - ongoing
  • Shift type: Day Shift
  • Assignment type: Inpatient
  • Call required: No
  • Board certification required: No

Job description

About the facility

A state-operated psychiatric hospital is seeking a Psychologist for locum tenens coverage.

About the facility location

The facility is located 250 miles southeast of Atlanta, Georgia.

About the clinician's workday

This position is on a forensic unit with a caseload of 20 to 30 individuals, focusing 60% on assessments and 40% on patient care. Responsibilities include 1 to 2 evaluations per week, primarily competency to stand trial and violence risk assessments, with training available for those without prior experience. Daily duties involve meeting with the treatment team, participating in planning, rounding on patients 1 to 2 times per day, occasional individual work, and completing evaluations as needed.

Additional job details
  • Case load/PPD: na
  • Patient population: Adults
  • Location type: Hybrid
  • Prescriptive authority required: No
  • Shift hours: Part time (30 hours)
  • Cases treated: SMI

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