Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in California

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Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in California

Friant, CA
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About the job

Outpatient clinic in California needs a licensed psychiatrist to provide full-time mental health care for adults with serious illnesses, co-occurring disorders, and forensic needs. Support staff available. No call required. Great outdoor recreation nearby.

Requirements

  • Board certification
  • California medical license
  • Outpatient psychiatry experience
  • Adult mental health expertise

Qualifications

  • MD degree
  • Licensed psychiatrist
  • Experience with serious mental illness
  • Supportive team-oriented
  • Addiction experience preferred

Full job description

This Job at a Glance
  • Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-CA
  • Title: MD
  • Dates Needed: ASAP
  • Shift Type: Day Shift
  • Assignment Type: Outpatient
  • Call Required: No
  • Board Certification Required: Yes
  • Job Duration: Locums; Locums to Perm
About the Facility

This outpatient clinic delivers psychiatric services to an adult population with serious mental illness, including support for co-occurring substance use disorders, forensic issues, and housing needs. The facility maintains dedicated support staff to assist with clinical operations and continuity of patient care. An on-site locum tenens psychiatrist is sought on an ongoing basis to meet the clinical needs of the population served.

About the Facility Location

The state offers a range of outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking, water activities, and scenic drives. Residents and visitors have access to diverse natural landscapes, cultural institutions, and year-round activities. The region supports a variety of lifestyles, from coastal and rural settings to urban environments with arts, science, and historical attractions.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians in this role will provide full-time outpatient psychiatric services for an adult population, working day shifts totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include conducting initial psychiatric evaluations (60 minutes) and medication management follow-up appointments (30 minutes) for adults presenting with serious mental illness, including co-occurring substance use, forensic issues, and housing-related needs. Addiction experience is preferred but not required for clinicians considered for this position. No call coverage is required.


Additional Job Details
  • Case Load/PPD: Variable
  • Support Staff: yes
  • Patient Population: Adults
  • Location Type: On-Site
  • Government: No
  • Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
  • Cases Treated: Adult outpatient psychiatric conditions including serious mental illness, co-occurring substance use disorders, forensic issues, and housing-related needs
  • Med Checks/Follow-up per day: 30 minutes per medication management follow-up appointment
  • Initial Evaluation Time: 60 minutes per initial psychiatric evaluation

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