Psychiatry - Child / Adolescent Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title : Physician Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Job Type : Locum Tenens

Location : Tacoma, WA (includes virtual coverage within WA)

Service Setting : Outpatient Behavioral Health

Coverage Type : Clinical Only

Coverage Period : June 2, 2025 Ongoing

Clinical Shift Schedule : Mon Fri, 8 : 00 AM 3 : 58 PM

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics : Children, adolescents, and adults (across 3 different programs)

Patient Volume / Census : 3 hours or less per program daily

Phone Consults : Yes

Case Mix : Eating disorders, general mental health, outpatient psychiatric care

FACILITY INFORMATION

EMR System : Not specified

Office Equipment Available : Standard outpatient clinic setup

Support Staff Available : Behavioral health teams at each program

Reason for Coverage : Ongoing clinical need across multiple outpatient programs

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Credentialing Timeline : Approximately 30 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Rate : TBD

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Included in all-inclusive rate

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

Psychiatric evaluations and medication management

Treatment planning and interdisciplinary collaboration

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Licenses : Active WA license required

Certifications : Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Experience : Experience in outpatient mental health preferred

Other Qualifications : Ability to manage care across multiple programs and work independently

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Deliver psychiatric care across three programs : Facility 1 : Eating Disorders, Facility 2 : Virtual Washington, and Facility 3 : all age, all gender outpatient

Provide up to 3 hours per day of clinical service at each program

Conduct evaluations, follow-ups, and medication management

Collaborate with behavioral health teams to support holistic care

Maintain timely documentation and patient communication

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