Psychologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Georgia

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-142220-PhD-GA Title: PhD Dates Needed: ASAP - ongoing Shift Type: Day Shift Assignment Type: Inpatient Call Required: No Board Certification Required: No Job Duration: Locums 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 Government: No Shift Hours: Part time (30 hours) Cases Treated: SMI Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist Digital hub for assignment details Employment Type: Contract