Travel Psychology in Atlanta, GA Job at LocumTenens.com, Atlanta, GA

  • LocumTenens.com
  • Atlanta, GA

Job Description

Psychology
Location: Atlanta, GA
Agency: LocumTenens.com
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

This Job at a Glance

  • Job Reference Id: ORD-178821-PhD-GA
  • Title: PhD
  • Dates Needed: ASAP - 6 months
  • Shift Type: Day Shift
  • Assignment Type: Inpatient
  • Call Required: No
  • Board Certification Required: No
  • Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility

This large inpatient facility operates as a comprehensive mental health institution providing specialized care for adults requiring forensic psychiatric services. The facility maintains established protocols for psychological evaluation and therapeutic intervention within a secure environment. The institution utilizes an electronic medical record system for clinical documentation and care coordination. Credentialing for this position takes approximately two weeks to complete.

About the Facility Location

This area offers diverse recreational opportunities including major theme parks such as Six Flags Over Georgia and family-friendly attractions like Legoland Discovery Center. Visitors can explore cultural institutions including the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, and Atlanta Botanical Garden. The region features historical sites such as the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Atlanta History Center. Outdoor activities include bike tours along the Atlanta Beltline, with routes covering approximately 10 miles each through different districts. The area provides entertainment venues hosting concerts and sporting events throughout the year.

About the Clinician's Workday

The clinician will provide comprehensive psychological services to adult patients in a forensic inpatient unit Monday through Friday during full-time day shifts totaling 40 hours per week. Responsibilities include conducting individual therapy sessions for patients with diagnoses including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, substance abuse issues, and personality issues. The position requires maintaining accurate clinical documentation using the EMR system and adhering to established protocols for mental health care delivery within the forensic setting. The clinician will manage a therapeutic caseload while collaborating with facility staff to ensure coordinated care for the adult population with no call requirements.

Additional Job Details
  • Case Load/PPD: 10-15 PPD
  • Patient Population: Adults
  • Location Type: Hybrid
  • Prescriptive Authority Required: No
  • Government: No
  • Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
  • Cases Treated: Schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, substance abuse issues, and personality issues
  • Average Length of Stay: Variable
  • Census: Variable
  • 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

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Job Tags

Weekly pay, Full time, Locum, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Day shift

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