Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Tacoma, WA

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