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

Location: Tacoma, Washington, US

Posted Date: 10/14/2025