Locum Physician; MD​/DO; Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent

Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent
Location: Washington
Employer: Lancesoft Inc
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

Locum Jobs Online  is working with Lancesoft Inc to find a qualified Child and Adolescent Psychiatry MD in Washington!

Position Overview

We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrist to provide comprehensive adult behavioral health services in a combination of inpatient and outpatient settings. This locum opportunity offers a balanced clinical schedule, the opportunity to work independently, and a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

The provider will deliver psychiatric evaluations, medication management, inpatient rounding, admissions, discharges, and outpatient follow-up care for adult patients.

• Specialty: Psychiatry
• Department: Behavioral Health
• Assignment Start: Late November 2026
• Assignment Length: 26 Weeks
• Position Type: Locum Tenens
• Coverage: Scheduled shifts with optional on-call coverage
• Shift: Days (Monday–Friday)
• Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Full-Time Equivalent: 1.0 FTE

• Monday through Friday
• 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• One-hour lunch break

• Morning:
  Inpatient rounding
• Afternoon:
  Outpatient clinic
• Occasional early start for court-related responsibilities

• Approximately 5–7 inpatient shifts per month
• 12–19 outpatient clinic days per month
• Optional night call
• Weekend inpatient telepsychiatry coverage approximately once per quarter

• Adult patient population
• Combination of inpatient and outpatient care
• Average daily patient volume: 12–14
• Provider works independently
• Electronic Medical Record:
  Epic

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations
• Diagnose and treat adult behavioral health conditions
• Provide medication management and follow-up care
• Complete inpatient admissions and discharges
• Conduct daily inpatient rounding
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary behavioral health team
• Participate in optional call coverage as needed

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Active state medical license required at the time of presentation
• Current BLS certification
• Recent experience treating adult psychiatric patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Ability to provide documentation of recent clinical activity, including a case log demonstrating the required scope of practice

About Lancesoft Inc

Lancesoft Inc is a trusted healthcare staffing agency specializing in both locum tenens and permanent placements. We are dedicated to connecting medical professionals with rewarding opportunities across the United States. Whether you're seeking flexible locum assignments or a long-term career move, our team is here to help you find the perfect fit.

At Lancesoft, we take pride in supporting providers as they pursue their ideal roles—so they can focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional patient care.

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