Clinical Psychologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Georgia Position Available In [Unknown county], Georgia
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Job Description
An inpatient forensic facility is seeking a full-time Psychologist to fill an upcoming vacancy. The credentialing process typically takes about two weeks, and the position starts ASAP for a 6-month contract with the option to extend. The facility is located about half and a half from Atlanta, GA. 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 and the possibility of one telehealth day per week. The Psychologist will manage a caseload of 17-22 patients, seeing 4-5 patients per day, with the exact breakdown determined by the provider and Clinical Director. Risk assessments are conducted annually for each patient. The role requires a Doctorate in Psychology (PhD or PsyD) and an active GA license. Prior inpatient and forensic experience is preferred, though not mandatory. The facility encourages incorporating some therapeutic services, but it is not a requirement. Collaboration with MDs, PMHNPs, and other Psychologists is expected, using Avatar EMR, with patients being seen for about an hour per session.
Dates Needed:
ASAP – ongoing
Case Load/PPD:
4-5
PPD Shift Type:
Day Shift Assignment Type:
Inpatient Assignment Duration:
Locums Shift Hours:
Full time (40 hours)
Cases Treated:
schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, criminal charges Average Length of Stay (IP): 1 year
Call Required:
No Board Certification Required:
No Prescriptive Authority Required:
No Patient Population:
Adults Support Staff:
MDs, PMHNPs, Psychologists on staff for collaboration.
Government:
No Reference ID:
ORD-183346-PsyD-GA Web Reference
AJF/844026251-924
Posted Date Thu, 12 Jun 2025 To apply for this position you will complete an application form on another website provided by or on behalf of Vetted Health . Please note JobShark – Georgia Jobs is not responsible for the application process on any external website.
