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

Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/Other Location: Georgia Employer: LocumTenens.com Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: 16 hours Start Date: ASAP About the PositionLocumJobsOnline is working with LocumTenens.com to find a qualified Psychiatry MD in Georgia!This Job at a GlanceJob Reference Id: ORD-210221-MD-GATitle: MDDates Needed: OngoingShift Type: Day ShiftAssignment Type: OutpatientCall Required: NegotiableBoard Certification Required: NegotiableJob Duration: Locums About the FacilityThis county correctional facility provides specialized psychiatric services for inmates requiring mental health treatment in a secure environment. The facility maintains comprehensive behavioral health programs with dedicated resources for psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and crisis intervention services. The correctional institution operates with modern documentation systems and multidisciplinary care teams to ensure effective treatment delivery for inmates with various mental health conditions.About the Facility LocationGeorgia offers regional attractions and year-round outdoor recreation opportunities including state parks, natural landmarks, and recreational facilities throughout the region.About the Clinician's WorkdayThe psychiatrist will conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for newly referred inmates identified through intake screenings or provider consults while providing ongoing medication management and follow-up visits for inmates with behavioral health needs. Responsibilities include responding to urgent mental health consults, performing suicide risk assessments, and providing crisis stabilization services in the correctional environment. The clinician will collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary care team including medical providers, nursing staff, and mental health clinicians to ensure coordinated care delivery. Documentation responsibilities include maintaining detailed patient encounters and treatment plans in the facility's EMR system while coordinating care for inmates pending release or transfer to other facilities.Additional Job DetailsCase Load/PPD: ~12-18 PPDSupport Staff: Medical Director, NPs/PAs, therapists, RNsPatient Population: All AgesLocation Type: On-SitePrescriptive Authority Required: YesGovernment: NoShift Hours: Part time (16 hours)Cases Treated: Depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, anxiety, substance use disordersAverage Length of Stay: 10-14 daysCensus: Variable correctional facility censusMed Checks/Follow-up per day: Variable based on patient needs and treatment protocolsInitial Evaluation Time: Standard psychiatric evaluation timeframes per facility protocolsWhy choose LocumTenens.com?Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are deContact:About LocumTenens.comThe need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. That's what we do. Every day. We're LocumTenens.com. We connect clients and clinicians to take care of patients. How do we do it? By doing it better than everyone else. Whether you're looking for a locum tenens job or locum tenens coverage, our experienced agents have the specialized knowledge, know-how, and personal relationships to take care of you and your search. LocumTenens.com provides comprehensive onboarding and optional 1099 financial consulting from a partner advisor. We cover your malpractice insurance (A++) and provide assistance with credentialing, privileging, licensing, housing and travel. Our LocumTenens.com agents have the specialized knowledge and personal connections to provide the best locum tenens experience and negotiate top pay on your behalf.1714091EXPPLAT