Locums – Atlanta, Georgia, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Job

Updated 10/12/26
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Physician
Psychiatry-Child/Adolescent
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Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description

Locums – Atlanta, Georgia Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Job

Start Date: ASAP Job Duration: Through May 2027

Schedule:

  • Monday–Friday

  • 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

  • No call responsibilities

Practice Details:

  • Inpatient psychiatry

  • Patients per shift: 14–16

  • Provider required to supervise APPs

  • EMR: Epic

  • Work alongside and receive support from Nurse Practitioners

  • Provide and supervise medical and physical care for hospital members admitted to “core” psychiatric hospitals

  • Utilize appropriate psychotherapeutic methods, medication management, and treatment plan development

  • Collaborate closely with treatment team members, pharmacy, and other hospital staff

  • Manage a broad range of psychiatric conditions and patient populations

Patient Population & Clinical Responsibilities:

  • Clinical competence treating a wide age range, from pre-adolescent through geriatric patients

  • Experience managing a broad range of primary psychiatric diagnoses, including:

    • Mood disorders

    • Psychotic disorders

    • Substance use disorders

  • Previous experience working in an inpatient psychiatric setting

Required Qualifications:

  • Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible, with board certification required within 24 months of eligibility

  • Strong interest in inpatient psychiatry

  • Previous inpatient psychiatric experience

  • Clinical competence treating a wide age range

  • Experience managing a broad range of psychiatric diagnoses

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Board Certification

  • 3+ years of inpatient psychiatric experience

  • Epic EMR experience

Required Certifications:

  • ABLS

  • ACLS

  • BLS

What is great about Atlanta:

  • Major Southern city known for excellent dining, entertainment, professional sports, and a vibrant arts and cultural scene

  • Abundant parks and outdoor spaces, including the Atlanta BeltLine and Piedmont Park

  • Excellent airport connectivity and easy access to the mountains, lakes, and other destinations throughout Georgia and the Southeast

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  • 24/7 dedicated recruiter support

  • Professional onboarding and credentialing

  • Prepaid travel and lodging

RecruitWell’s Core Values:

  • Open communication

  • Sense of urgency

  • Teamwork

  • Accountability

  • Driven to win

  • Higher consciousness

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