About this position
Are you a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry physician searching for your next locum tenens opportunity? This position with one of VISTA's healthcare partners in Georgiamight be the perfect fit for you!Opportunity Highlights- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; No call responsibilities; Start ASAP through 5/28/2027
- Job Setting: Inpatient - Behavioral Health; Acute psychiatric unit, long-term psychiatric facility, and sub-acute/residential
- Types of Cases: 14-16 patients per shift; ratio of follow-ups to new evaluations 10:1; management of wide age ranges (pre-adolescent to geriatric); mood disorders, psychotic disorders, substance use disorders, anxiety disorders, ADD/ADHD, personality disorders, eating disorders, developmental disorders, and organic disorders; medication management, treatment plan development, pharmacotherapy, group therapy, family therapy, and ECT; involuntary commitments, seclusion therapy, and restraint application; supervision of Nurse Practitioners; collaboration with treatment team, pharmacy, and hospital staff
- Credentialing: Estimated 30 days; temporary privileges not availableMinimum Requirements
- Board Certified/Board Eligible: Board Certified or Board Eligible (board certification required within 24 months of eligibility); Child/Adolescent psychiatry board certification preferred; 3+ years of experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting preferred
- Certifications: ABLS, ACLS, BLS required
- Licensure: Must be licensed in Georgia only; IMLC not acceptedAbout VISTA StaffingA ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client and Talent 10-Year Diamond Award winner, VISTA has 30 years of experience optimizing continuity of care for hospitals, medical practices and government agencies across the US. A leading provider of short-term US locum tenens and permanent physician search services, VISTA partners healthcare providers with facilities who need them most, providing an effective strategy for lessening the impact of the global provider shortage. Our VISTA team goes above and beyond to make healthcare providers feel valued in the job search process and are committed to elevating careers to new heights.
For more information, visit .
Location and commute
240 Peachtree St Nw Bsmt, Atlanta, GA 30303.
Plan your route with Google Maps. Travel times and transportation options vary; confirm the work location with the employer before commuting.
How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3197060689.