Clinical Psychologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description

Job Description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:  ORD-223428-PhD-PA
• Title:  PhD
• Dates Needed:  ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type:  Day Shift
• Assignment Type:  Outpatient
• Call Required:  No
• Board Certification Required:  Yes
• Job Duration:  Locums

This facility operates as an outpatient mental health and behavioral health practice serving a pediatric population. The setting maintains established clinical protocols to support the delivery of psychological assessment services, including ASD/ADOS evaluations. Clinical operations are structured to facilitate evidence-based evaluation services within an outpatient framework.

Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania and the fifth most populated city in the United States, serving as a commercial, cultural, and educational center for the Delaware Valley region. The city holds 67 National Historic Landmarks and is recognized for attractions such as the Liberty Bell Center, the Museum of the American Revolution, the Philadelphia Zoo, and the Delaware River Waterfront, alongside a dining culture that includes both upscale cuisine and traditional street food. Its economy spans transportation, manufacturing, healthcare, biotechnology, and financial services, supported by several research-focused universities.

The clinical psychologist will conduct ASD/ADOS evaluations for a pediatric population on a part-time day shift schedule of 24 hours per week. The clinician will manage a caseload of 4-7 patients per day, with initial evaluations allotted one hour and follow-up contacts conducted in 15-20 minute intervals. Cases treated include children with Autism, and board certification is required for this position.

• Case Load/PPD:  4-7 PPD
• Patient Population:  Children
• Location Type:  On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:  No
• Government:  No
• Shift Hours:  Part time (24 hours)
• Cases Treated:  Children with Autism
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day:  15-20 minutes
• Initial Evaluation Time:  1 Hour

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

LocumTenens.com specializes in the temporary placement of physicians, CRNAs, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, psychologists and social workers at healthcare facilities across the U.S. As the industry’s most-visited job board, LocumTenens.com helps healthcare organizations connect with the professionals they need to ensure patients have access to quality care.

Since 1995, LocumTenens.com has been your full-service locum tenens agency. The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. Our recruiters work on specialty teams and focus only on one specialty. This way, our medical recruiters learn the ins-and-outs and become recruiting specialists in each area.

That's what we do. Every day.

Company Description

LocumTenens.com specializes in the temporary placement of physicians, CRNAs, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, psychologists and social workers at healthcare facilities across the U.S. As the industry’s most-visited job board, LocumTenens.com helps healthcare organizations connect with the professionals they need to ensure patients have access to quality care.\r\n\r\nSince 1995, LocumTenens.com has been your full-service locum tenens agency. The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. Our recruiters work on specialty teams and focus only on one specialty. This way, our medical recruiters learn the ins-and-outs and become recruiting specialists in each area.\r\n\r\nThat's what we do. Every day.