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Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Seattle, Washington

Employer
LocumTenens.com
Location
Malaga, Washington
Closing date
Nov 20, 2025
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Specialty
Psychiatry
Hours
Per Diem
Position Type
Locum Tenens
About the facility

A hospital is seeking a psychiatrist for locum tenens coverage. A psych residency is required. This hospital site does not have an inpatient psychiatric unit but works with area hospitals to transfer patients requiring voluntary and involuntary psychiatric care.

About the facility location

In Seattle, Washington, visitors can embark on a culinary adventure in the vibrant Pike Place Market, sampling fresh seafood and artisanal treats. They can also marvel at the iconic Space Needle and enjoy panoramic views of the city from its observation deck.

About the clinician's workday

The position is Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, providing psychiatric consultation in a downtown Emergency Room, medical/surgical floors, and the CCU. Responsibilities include clinical care for boarding patients on involuntary holds (ITA), coordinating with the King County Prosecutor's Office and Superior Court, filing petitions for extended involuntary care, and providing testimony.

Additional job details
  • Case load/PPD: 2-8
  • Support staff: Behavioral Health Social Worker
  • Patient population: Adults
  • Location type: On-Site
  • Prescriptive authority required: No
  • Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
  • Cases treated: agitation and delirium management, safety evaluations, capacity evaluations, and other other diagnostic evaluations
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