Psychiatrist - Locum Tenens

Aura Health
Aura Health

Contractor

Columbus, GA, USA

Posted on Oct 18, 2026
Seeking a psychiatric role with onsite rounding from 8:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Thursday, and 24-hour remote weekend call.

Responsibilities include: seeing 12-16 patients per shift in inpatient acute psychiatric units and long-term facilities, managing cases involving anxiety, affective disorders, ADD/ADHD, and organic disorders.

Preferred experience: involuntary commitments, seclusion therapy, ECT, pharmacotherapy, and group/family therapy.

Key duties: providing inpatient psychiatric care, handling urgent backfill coverage, and documenting in an online portal.

Qualifications: relevant psychiatric experience, with preferred skills in involuntary treatment and therapy modalities.

Compensation and benefits: guaranteed 9.5 hours per onsite shift, paid malpractice insurance, pre-paid travel and housing, and competitive pay.

Additional support: 24-hour access to a healthcare consultant.

This role offers an opportunity to work in diverse psychiatric settings with a focus on patient care and treatment.