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LocumTenens.com lists this Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Seattle, Washington opportunity in malaga, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-WA
Title: MD
Dates Needed: October 2026
Shift Type: Day Shift
Assignment Type: Inpatient
Call Required: No
Board Certification Required: Yes
Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility This state hospital operates as an inpatient psychiatric facility providing structured forensic mental health services for adult patients requiring ongoing treatment. The facility maintains clinical support to ensure continuity of care within a dedicated inpatient environment. A locum tenens psychiatrist is sought for coverage in October 2026 to meet the clinical needs of the population served.
About the Facility Location Seattle offers a range of outdoor and recreational attractions suited to diverse interests. Visitors may explore Gas Works Park, a nearly 20-acre public park on the north side of Lake Union, and Snoqualmie Falls, a 270-foot waterfall situated in the Cascade Range approximately 30 miles from the city. The area also features distinctive landmarks including the Fremont Troll, Seattle Underground, and the original Starbucks location near Pike Place Market, as well as seasonal farm activities and a waterfront providing a full day of family-friendly activities.
About the Clinician's Workday Clinicians in this role will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric services for adult forensic patients, working Monday - Friday during day shifts, totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and managing medications for an adult forensic population, with a census of 6-7 patients per day and an average length of stay of 90 or more days. No call coverage is required for this assignment. Prescriptive authority and board certification are required for all clinicians considered for this position.
Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD: 8 patients per day
Support Staff: Full Clinical Support Team
Patient Population: Adults
Call Ratio/Schedule: N/A
Location Type: On-Site
Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
Government: No
Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
Cases Treated: Forensic; adult inpatient psychiatric conditions
Average Length of Stay: 90 or more days
Census: 6-7 patients per day
Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Not applicable
Initial Evaluation Time: Not applicable
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Worksite address
malaga, WA, 98828, US
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