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