Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychology in Lumpkin, GA

Doctor of Medicine | Psychology
Location: Lumpkin, GA
Employer: Wellhart, LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: 12/7/2026

About the Position

Our client in Georgia is seeking a dedicated Psychologist for a 90-day assignment starting Sep 14, 2026. The schedule for this role is to be determined. This position involves conducting psychological screenings and assessments, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, performing regular rounds in confined housing areas, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary mental health team to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Conducts psychological screenings and assessments based on review of available records, and clinical interviews with inmates.
• As part of a mental health team, confers with other clinical staff, for example, psychiatrists, mental health service providers, physicians, nurses, social workers, in order to gather and provide information concerning patient psychological problems, to ensure treatment activities are well integrated, and patient care follow-through occurs.
• Provides treatment to inmates by developing, implementing, and modifying individual treatment plans based on evaluation of needs and level of functioning.
• Makes regular rounds in segregation or other confined housing areas to assess inmate adjustment and mental health treatment needs.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by way of treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload.
• Provides appropriate mental health assessments, counseling, and confrontation avoidance interventions to address the needs of inmates in crisis.
• Consults with psychiatry, mental health, nursing, medical, educational, chaplain, security staff, and others, as applicable to gather information and understanding into the reasons for the escalation of problems behaviors and changes in mental health condition of inmates.

Additional Information

• Required Board Certifications: Psychiatry

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities