Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Locum Tenens

Position Overview

This inpatient psychiatric role involves providing full-time care for adolescent patients requiring hospitalization and stabilization. The clinician will conduct psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and treat conditions such as suicidal behaviors, depression, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, and PTSD.

Responsibilities

• Work during day shifts on-site, offering inpatient psychiatric services with a caseload that varies
• Provide one night per week of on-call coverage
• Collaborate with support staff including RNs, BHS, and nurse practitioners
• Ensure comprehensive patient care within an average stay of 8 days

Qualifications & Skills

• Must hold a Tennessee medical license or IMLC, with prescriptive authority
• Prior experience in adolescent psychiatric care is preferred
• Strong clinical evaluation and medication management skills are essential

Key Duties

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and medication management
• Manage hospitalized adolescent patients with mental health conditions
• Participate in on-call duties, providing overnight coverage
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary support team

Additional Details

Support staff includes RNs, BHS, and nurse practitioners; the patient population is children; and the work environment is on-site. The role offers a full-time schedule with variable caseloads.