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This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id:ORD- -PhD-GA
Title:PhD
Dates Needed:ASAP - 6 months
Shift Type:Day Shift
Assignment Type:Inpatient
Call Required:No
Board Certification Required:No
Job Duration:Locums
About the Facility
This large inpatient facility operates as a comprehensive mental health institution providing specialized care for adults requiring forensic psychiatric services. The facility maintains established protocols for psychological evaluation and therapeutic intervention within a secure environment. The institution utilizes an electronic medical record system for clinical documentation and care coordination. Credentialing for this position takes approximately two weeks to complete.
About the Facility Location
This area offers diverse recreational opportunities including major theme parks such as Six Flags Over Georgia and family-friendly attractions like Legoland Discovery Center. Visitors can explore cultural institutions including the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, and Atlanta Botanical Garden. The region features historical sites such as the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Atlanta History Center. Outdoor activities include bike tours along the Atlanta Beltline, with routes covering approximately 10 miles each through different districts. The area provides entertainment venues hosting concerts and sporting events throughout the year.
About the Clinician's Workday
The clinician will provide comprehensive psychological services to adult patients in a forensic inpatient unit Monday through Friday during full-time day shifts totaling 40 hours per week. Responsibilities include conducting individual therapy sessions for patients with diagnoses including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, substance abuse issues, and personality issues. The position requires maintaining accurate clinical documentation using the EMR system and adhering to established protocols for mental health care delivery within the forensic setting. The clinician will manage a therapeutic caseload while collaborating with facility staff to ensure coordinated care for the adult population with no call requirements.
Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD:10-15 PPD
Patient Population:Adults
Location Type:Hybrid
Prescriptive Authority Required:No
Government:No
Shift Hours:Full time (40 hours)
Cases Treated:Schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, substance abuse issues, and personality issues
Average Length of Stay:Variable
Census:Variable
Med Checks/Follow-up per day:Variable
Initial Evaluation Time:Variable
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Worksite address
irwinton, GA, 31042, US
Who can apply
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