Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician
Jackson and Coker, Americus, GA, United States
Duration: Full Time
Psychiatrist Locums Job Community Behavioral Health System Southwest Georgia
Jackson and Coker is seeking a Psychiatrist for a locum tenens opportunity with a well-established Community Service Board in the heart of Georgia. This is a meaningful clinical role serving an underserved population in a supportive, fully electronic practice environment.
The Opportunity:
Join a behavioral health team dedicated to providing psychiatric care to adults and children in an outpatient and residential crisis setting. The outpatient clinic runs Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, with a fully built schedule, e-prescribe capabilities, and electronic documentation already in place. The residential crisis unit serves patients experiencing acute psychiatric episodes and substance use crises in a short-term inpatient-style environment.
Patient Population:
Primary adult population with occasional pediatric patients (ages 6 and up). Diagnoses include mental illness, substance use disorders, and developmental disabilities with co-occurring behavioral health conditions. The patient base is largely uninsured or underinsured.
Scheduling:
Initial evaluations are booked at 45 to 60 minutes. Follow-up med checks run 15 to 25 minutes.
Candidate Requirements:
MD or DO with active and unrestricted licensure in Georgia
Psychiatry residency training required
Board certification preferred but not required
Comfort seeing adult and pediatric populations
Telehealth experience welcomed
Jackson and Coker is seeking a Psychiatrist for a locum tenens opportunity with a well-established Community Service Board in the heart of Georgia. This is a meaningful clinical role serving an underserved population in a supportive, fully electronic practice environment.
The Opportunity:
Join a behavioral health team dedicated to providing psychiatric care to adults and children in an outpatient and residential crisis setting. The outpatient clinic runs Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, with a fully built schedule, e-prescribe capabilities, and electronic documentation already in place. The residential crisis unit serves patients experiencing acute psychiatric episodes and substance use crises in a short-term inpatient-style environment.
Patient Population:
Primary adult population with occasional pediatric patients (ages 6 and up). Diagnoses include mental illness, substance use disorders, and developmental disabilities with co-occurring behavioral health conditions. The patient base is largely uninsured or underinsured.
Scheduling:
Initial evaluations are booked at 45 to 60 minutes. Follow-up med checks run 15 to 25 minutes.
Candidate Requirements:
MD or DO with active and unrestricted licensure in Georgia
Psychiatry residency training required
Board certification preferred but not required
Comfort seeing adult and pediatric populations
Telehealth experience welcomed
Jackson and Coker offers:
+ Weekly Direct Deposit
+ Top Rated Malpractice Insurance
+ In-House Travel Agency
+ 24/7 Recruiter Availability
+ Experienced In-House Privileging Coordinators
Experience why Jackson and Coker has been recognized by Forbes and Staffing Industry Analysts for our commitment to service excellence.
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