Job Description
"Adult Psychiatry OpportunityLongview, WashingtonA behavioral health program in Washington is seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist for a locum assignment beginning August 2026 due to a provider coverage gap.Compensation:Hourly: $240/hrNight call: $370/hrCall back: $295/hrPosition DetailsSpecialty: Adult PsychiatryStart Date: August 31, 2026Assignment Length: 6 monthsPractice Setting: Inpatient and Outpatient Behavioral HealthCoverage Type: Scheduled coverage with optional callFTE: 1.0ScheduleClinic DaysMondayFriday8:00 AM 5:00 PM1-hour lunchInpatient/Outpatient Split DaysInpatient: 8:00 AM 12:00 PMOutpatient Clinic: 1:00 PM 5:00 PMMay occasionally begin at 7:30 AM for court-related responsibilitiesInpatient Coverage8:00 AM 12:00 PMCallOccasional night call may become availableNo current call coverage needsWeekend coverage approximately once per quarterCertain inpatient weekend coverage may be performed remotely if the provider resides in WashingtonCurrent Coverage NeedsAugust / SeptemberAugust 31 Inpatient (8:00 AM12:00 PM)September 14 Inpatient/Outpatient SplitSeptember 810 ClinicSeptember 1417 ClinicSeptember 2124 ClinicSeptember 28 October 2 Inpatient/Outpatient SplitOctoberOctober 58 ClinicOctober 1215 ClinicOctober 1922 ClinicOctober 2629 ClinicNovemberNovember 26 ClinicNovember 912 ClinicNovember 1619 ClinicNovember 2325 Inpatient/Outpatient SplitNovember 2629 Inpatient (8:00 AM12:00 PM)Thanksgiving week coverage (November 2325) is highly desired.Practice EnvironmentBoth hospital and clinic privileges requiredLocations are approximately 5 minutes apartAdult patient population onlyProvider will work independentlyPatient VolumeAverage 1214 patients per dayClinical ResponsibilitiesPsychiatric evaluations and medication managementInpatient rounding and admissionsOutpatient behavioral health careCourt-related responsibilities as neededEMREpicRequirementsMD or DOBoard Certified in PsychiatryActive Washington license required at presentationWashington license must be in hand (IMLC not accepted)BLS requiredMinimum 2 years of experienceEpic experience requiredCase log documenting at least 100 psychiatric patient encounters within the previous 24 months requiredAdditional InformationCredentialing is being expedited to meet the August start dateProvider must be comfortable practicing independentlyOpportunity includes a mix of inpatient and outpatient psychiatryOptional future night call opportunities may become available if staffing needs arise"