🔸Locum Psychiatry - Behavioral Health | Day 8A-5P | Nov Start | Active WA License Required | Longview, WA🔸MG
Lancesoft INC
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$225 to $240 hourly
About this job
Psychiatry Physician - Behavioral Health Opportunity Description We are seeking a qualified Physician specializing in Psychiatry to join a Behavioral Health team beginning November 30, 2026. This position offers a balanced inpatient and outpatient psychiatry schedule with a combination of scheduled coverage and optional on-call responsibilities. The role is a full-time equivalent (FTE 1.0) position with one available opening. The physician will provide psychiatric care across inpatient and outpatient settings, including telepsychiatry coverage opportunities for select weekend assignments. About the Facility This Behavioral Health program provides comprehensive psychiatric services through a combination of inpatient and outpatient care. The role supports patients across multiple care settings and includes collaboration involving clinical care, court-related responsibilities when needed, and telepsychiatry services. Weekend inpatient telepsychiatry coverage occurs approximately once per quarter and may be completed remotely for providers residing in Washington. Compensation: Pay Rate: Details can be discussed further after applying to the job posting. Travel expenses reimbursed, including: - Mileage - Rental car - Hotel - Flight Malpractice Covered Job Responsibilities - Provide psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and treatment for inpatient and outpatient populations. - Manage inpatient psychiatric care for approximately 5-7 shifts per month. - Provide outpatient psychiatric services for approximately 12-19 clinic days per month. - Participate in scheduled coverage with optional on-call responsibilities. - Provide occasional night call coverage. - Provide weekend inpatient telepsychiatry coverage approximately once per quarter. - Complete clinical documentation and care coordination responsibilities. - Participate in court-related responsibilities when required, with occasional early start times. - Support both inpatient and outpatient workflows based on scheduled needs. Qualifications - Board-certified or board-eligible Physician specializing in Psychiatry. - Experience providing inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care. - Ability to manage a blended inpatient/outpatient schedule. - Comfortable participating in occasional call coverage. - Ability to provide telepsychiatry services when applicable. - Strong communication, assessment, and patient management skills. Working Hours Schedule: Scheduled + optional on-call coverage Shift: Standard day shift Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (8-hour shifts) Clinic Days: - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Includes a 1-hour lunch break Inpatient/Outpatient Split Days: - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Inpatient responsibilities - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Outpatient clinic Additional Schedule Details: - Occasional start time of 7:30 AM for court responsibilities. - Block schedules are not available. - Current approved coverage extends through February 28, 2027. Current Coverage Needs November 30 - December 2 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Clinic December 7 – December 11 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Inpatient mornings / Clinic afternoons December 14 – December 18 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Clinic December 28 - December 30 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Clinic January 4 - January 8 - 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Inpatient mornings / Clinic afternoons January 11 - January 13 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Clinic January 18 - January 22 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Inpatient mornings / Clinic afternoons January 25 - January 27 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Clinic Skills - Psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis - Inpatient psychiatric management - Outpatient psychiatric care - Patient assessment and treatment planning - Telepsychiatry services - Crisis assessment and intervention - Clinical documentation - Care coordination - Effective communication and collaboration - Ability to manage varied behavioral health care needs