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    Job Description

    This Job at a Glance
    • Job Reference Id:  ORD-183345-PsyD-GA
    • Title:  PsyD
    • Dates Needed:  ASAP - ongoing
    • Shift Type:  Day Shift
    • Assignment Type:  Inpatient
    • Call Required:  No
    • Board Certification Required:  No
    • Job Duration:  Locums
    About the Facility

    An inpatient forensic facility is seeking a full-time Psychologist to support a new unit. The credentialing process typically takes about two weeks, with a 6-month contract starting ASAP and the option to extend beyond the initial period.

    About the Facility Location

    The inpatient forensic facility is about an hour and a half from Atlanta, GA.

    About the Clinician's Workday

    This full-time Psychologist position is for an inpatient forensic facility treating adults aged 18 and older. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with onsite availability preferred. One day a week may include telehealth. The Psychologist will manage a caseload of 17-22 patients, seeing 4-5 patients per day, with risk assessments conducted annually for each patient. A doctorate in Psychology (PhD or PsyD) is required, along with an active GA license. Previous inpatient and forensic experience is preferred, though not mandatory. The role involves collaboration with MDs, PMHNPs, and other Psychologists, using Avatar EMR.


    Additional Job Details
    • Case Load/PPD:  4-5 PPD
    • Support Staff:  MDs, PMHNPs, Psychologists on staff for collaboration.
    • Patient Population:  Adults
    • Location Type:  On-Site
    • Prescriptive Authority Required:  No
    • Government:  No
    • Shift Hours:  Full time (40 hours)
    • Cases Treated:  schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, criminal charges
    • Average Length of Stay:  1 year

    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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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAtlanta, GA
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size1,000 to 1,499 employees

    About Company

    Welcome to a Career Opportunity with LocumTenens.com! We are a member of the Jackson Healthcare family of companies, the third largest healthcare staffing company in the U.S., serving more than 7 million patients in over 1,400 healthcare facilities. You will find us included among Atlanta's Best Places to Work and ranked #6 on Fortune 2018 Best Companies to Work for in Health Care and Biopharma. When hospitals or medical facilities are understaffed, they rely on us to find them the right temporary healthcare providers on demand. Patients Need Doctors – that’s where we come in … and you don’t need a medical degree! Demand is high and career opportunities are expanding.

    Skills

    • Case Managementunmatched
    • Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Governmentunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Psychologyunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Telehealthunmatched

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