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Glance Job Reference Id:

ORD-224371-MD-GA

Title:

MD Dates Needed:

October 19 -

Ongoing Shift Type:

Day Shift Assignment Type:

Inpatient Call Required:

No Board Certification Required:

Yes Job Duration:

Locums About the Facility This nonprofit behavioral healthcare facility provides structured inpatient psychiatric services for children and adolescents, with a clinical focus on IDD, mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma-related conditions. The facility maintains a multidisciplinary team environment supported by PMHNPs, registered nurses, therapists, and an additional psychiatrist, with a current census of 26 patients and an average length of stay of 120 days. Locum tenens coverage is sought beginning October 19 on an ongoing basis to maintain continuity of child and adolescent psychiatric services. About the Facility Location Kennesaw offers a range of attractions suited to varied interests. Outdoor enthusiasts may explore Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, which provides hiking and historical landmarks, as well as opportunities for kayaking and golf in the surrounding area. The region also features Smith-Gilbert Gardens, indoor entertainment options including trampoline parks, escape games, and bowling, shopping at Town Center at Cobb Mall, a selection of dining and brewery experiences, and a farmers market in the downtown district. About the Clinician's Workday The clinician will provide inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric care on a part-time basis (24 hours per week) during day shift hours, working on-site alongside a multidisciplinary treatment team. Clinical responsibilities include participating in treatment team meetings, conducting psychiatric evaluations for newly admitted patients, providing ongoing medication management, and completing required clinical documentation. The clinician will collaborate with PMHNPs, registered nurses, therapists, and an additional psychiatrist to support coordinated care for a pediatric patient population. Board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, prescriptive authority, and an active state medical license are required for this assignment.

Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD:

6-8

Support Staff:

PMHNPs, RN, therapists, additional

Psychiatrist Patient Population:

Children Location Type:

On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required:

Yes Government:

No Shift Hours:

Part time (24 hours)

Cases Treated:

Child and adolescent psychiatric conditions requiring inpatient care; IDD, mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma-related conditions

Average Length of Stay:

120 days

Census:

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