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Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Locums Job | Full Time | Medical Director | Atlanta, Georgia

Child Psychiatry | Georgia | Locum Tenens | 6/29/2026 - 10/30/2026 | Job ID: 115443

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Locums Job  | Full Time | Medical Director | Atlanta, Georgia

About the Opportunity
A well-established behavioral health facility in Atlanta is seeking a dedicated Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist for a full-time locum tenens engagement. This is a meaningful leadership opportunity within a 128-bed facility — 32 inpatient and 96 residential — serving children and adolescents ages 6 to 17.

Position Details
--Full-time | Inpatient & Residential | Medical Director Role
--Board certification in child and adolescent psychiatry is preferred

Clinical Focus
--Trauma and PTSD | Autism Spectrum Disorders | Mood and Anxiety Disorders | ADHD and Behavioral Disorders | General Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Schedule
--One night of call per week | One weekend of call per month

What You'll Do
You will provide inpatient and residential psychiatric care across a diverse pediatric caseload and serve as Medical Director, overseeing all nurse practitioners on staff. Family communication is a core component of this role given the age of the patient population.

You will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary treatment team alongside therapists, nursing staff, social workers, and behavioral health professionals. Supportive administrative and clinical leadership is in place, and a PHP and IP program launching June 26th adds expanded scope and long-term growth to this role.

The current clinical team includes 5.5 FTE providers.

The Jackson and Coker Advantage:
--Join a team that prioritizes your peace of mind so you can focus on patient care.
--Elite Coverage: Top-rated malpractice insurance.
--Seamless Logistics: Full-service in-house travel agency and credentialing coordinators.
--Constant Support: 24/7 recruiter availability to handle any issues in real-time.
--Experience the standard of excellence recognized by Forbes and Staffing Industry Analysts.

Apply Today!

Alex Bloodworth | 678-277-3060 | abloodworth@jacksonandcoker.com

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