Linda McKinnon
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Experienced psychiatrist with a proven track record in conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and implementing effective treatment plans. Recognized for mentoring junior staff and providing crisis intervention, driving improved patient outcomes and fostering a collaborative team environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatrist
Centurion Managed Care
Stockbridge, GA
07.2001 - Current
- Interim Statewide Psychiatry Director April 19, 2026 until present.
- Point of Contact for GDC Male Services December 1, 2025 until April 18, 2026.
- Development of Long Acting Injectable (LAI) medication utilization criteria.
- Implemented Non-Preferred LAI initiative to review and manage use of NP-LAIs.
- Collaboration on utilization of electronic health records.
- Psychiatry services auditor for GDC.
- Collaboration on multidisciplinary management of complex cases.
- Development of workflow guidelines for Prescribing Mental Health Upper Level Providers (P-MHULP).l .
- Continuing education for P-MHULP on relevant GDC policies.
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to diagnose mental health disorders.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies.
- Provided ongoing therapy and medication management, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols.
- Mentored junior staff in therapeutic techniques and clinical best practices.
- Analyzed patient progress through regular assessments, adjusting treatments as needed.
- Provided crisis intervention services to stabilize acutely ill patients, preventing self-harm or harm to others.
- Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining high-quality patient care standards by employing time management skills and prioritizing critical tasks effectively.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication to better understand their needs and concerns.
Psychiatrist
Inmate Physician Services, Inc.
Griffin, GA
07.2006 - 06.2021
- Conducted risk assessments on patients presenting with suicidal or homicidal ideation, implementing safety measures to protect both the individual and the broader community.
- Performed thorough psychiatric evaluations, accurately diagnosing patients'' conditions and formulating appropriate interventions.
- Prescribed, directed and administered psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat various mental, behavioral and emotional disorders.
- Development of documentation guidelines.
Education
D.O. - Osteopathic Medicine
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL05.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Natural Sciences
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12.1991
Skills
- Patient counseling
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Patient education
- Medication prescribing
- Diagnostic skills
- Suicide risk assessments
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Psychopharmacology
Timeline
Psychiatrist
Inmate Physician Services, Inc.
07.2006 - 06.2021
Psychiatrist
Centurion Managed Care
07.2001 - Current
D.O. - Osteopathic Medicine
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Natural Sciences
University of South Florida