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