Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Virginia

Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/Other
Location: Virginia
Employer: LocumTenens.com
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-221561-MD-VA
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Residential Treatment
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

This residential treatment facility provides structured psychiatric care for children and adolescents within a dedicated therapeutic environment. The facility is supported by on-site staff to facilitate coordinated clinical operations and patient care delivery. Locum tenens coverage is sought to maintain continuity of child and adolescent psychiatric services.

Virginia offers a range of regional attractions and outdoor recreation opportunities accessible to clinicians on assignment. The state provides access to year-round activities, including outdoor pursuits, cultural events, and nature-based programs across its diverse landscapes. State parks and green spaces throughout the region offer opportunities for wildlife programs, paddling, and other recreational activities.

The clinician will provide full-time psychiatric care for children and adolescents within a residential treatment setting, working 40 hours per week during day shift hours. Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing ongoing medication management for a pediatric patient population. The clinician will collaborate with on-site support staff to support coordinated care delivery within a structured therapeutic environment. Board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is required; no call obligations are associated with this position.

• Case Load/PPD: Variable
• Support Staff: yes
• Patient Population: Children
• Call Ratio/Schedule: n/a
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: No
• Government: No
• Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated: Child and adolescent psychiatric conditions in a residential treatment setting
• Average Length of Stay: 9 - 12 months
• Census: Variable
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Not applicable
• Initial Evaluation Time: Not applicable

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

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• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
• Digital hub for assignment details