Clinical Psychologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Seattle, Washington

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-213458-PsyD-WA Title: PsyD Dates Needed: ASAP for 6 months Shift Type: Day Shift Assignment Type: Inpatient Call Required: No Board Certification Required: No Job Duration: Locums About the Facility This state institution operates as an inpatient facility providing comprehensive psychological services to adult populations requiring inpatient care. The organization has experienced staffing challenges and actively seeks multiple psychologists to meet service demands. Credentialing time ranges from 3-4 weeks with travel and lodging arrangements to be determined. About the Facility Location Seattle offers diverse outdoor recreation opportunities with nearby mountains providing hiking, skiing, and camping activities, while Puget Sound supports marine life observation and water-based activities. The area features notable waterfalls including a 10-minute walk to one waterfall and a 40-minute hike to another within the local park system. Adventure options range from whale watching and kayaking in the San Juan Islands to hiking at Mt. Baker, with mystery picnic experiences and outdoor treks available for visitors throughout the year. About the Clinician's Workday The clinician will provide comprehensive psychological services in a state institution environment, working Monday through Friday for 8 hours per day with one day per week available for remote work. Responsibilities include conducting psychological testing and individual therapy sessions for adult patients with civil commitments and court petitions. The position requires maintaining accurate clinical documentation using a computerized charting system and managing a caseload of 1-5 patients per day with no call requirements. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: 1-5 PPD Patient Population: Adults Location Type: On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required: No Government: No Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours) Cases Treated: Civil commitments and court petitions Average Length of Stay: 3-6 months Census: Full Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Variable Initial Evaluation Time: Variable 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