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