Travel Psychology in Tennessee

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id : ORD-179456-PhD-TN Title : PhD Dates Needed : January-Ongoing Shift Type : Day Shift Assignment Type : Inpatient Call Required : No Board Certification Required : Yes Job Duration : Locums About the Facility A Psychiatric Hospital is seeking a clinical psychologist for locum tenens coverage. About the Facility Location Southern Tennessee is full of cool sights and beautiful attractions to visit! Walk, bike, or hike through the Great Smoky Mountain trails or visit the Dollywood theme park! About the Clinician's Workday The clinician will be responsible for conducting court-ordered forensic evaluations, such as determining competency to stand trial, assessing mental status at the time of the alleged offense, evaluating diminished capacity, and determining commutability. They will document all contacts in the medical record and submit forensic conference reports to the court within the designated time frame. The clinician will also complete risk assessment instruments and psychological evaluations as necessary. Additionally, they will assess commitability and complete Certificates of Need for involuntary care and treatment when required. Patients adjudicated as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity will be regularly evaluated, with documentation of all contacts. The clinician may be subpoenaed to testify in court regarding their findings from the forensic evaluations. Additional Job Details Case Load / PPD : 10-12 Patient Population : Adults Location Type : On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required : No Government : No Shift Hours : Full time (40 hours) 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 Contact :