Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at InpatientFacility in Tennessee

Company: LocumTenens.com
Location: Franklin
Posted on: February 28, 2026

Job Description:

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-209293-MD-TN Title: MD Dates Needed: April 2026 - 90 days Shift Type: Day Shift Assignment Type: Inpatient Call Required: No Board Certification Required: Yes Job Duration: Locums About the Facility The facility is seeking psychiatric coverage due to a vacancy in the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry department. This inpatient psychiatric unit specializes in providing comprehensive mental health services for pediatric patients requiring hospitalization. The facility maintains modern standards for psychiatric care and treatment protocols. About the Facility Location The facility is located 20 minutes from Downtown Nashville. About the Clinician's Workday The clinician will provide comprehensive psychiatric care for child and adolescent patients in an inpatient setting. Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, developing treatment plans, and managing medications for pediatric psychiatric conditions. The position requires working Monday through Friday during day shifts with no call obligations. Board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Tennessee medical licensure or IMLC participation are mandatory requirements. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: 15-20 Support Staff: Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support Patient Population: Children Call Ratio/Schedule: On call offered on the weekends but not required Location Type: On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes Government: No Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours) Cases Treated: Child and adolescent psychiatric conditions Average Length of Stay: Variable based on patient needs Census: Variable based on facility capacity Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Not applicable for inpatient setting Initial Evaluation Time: Standard inpatient evaluation protocols Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist Digital hub for assignment details

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