Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in Santa Cruz, California

This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id:

ORD- -MD-CA
Title:

MD
Dates Needed:

After 8/14 - Ongoing
Shift Type:

Day Shift
Assignment Type:

Outpatient
Call Required:

No
Board Certification Required:

Yes
Job Duration:

Locums
About the Facility

This child and adolescent behavioral health facility provides a range of psychiatric and therapeutic services for youth, including assessment, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, school-based day treatment, and family support. The facility also provides evaluation for psychiatric hospitalization and operates on a hybrid care delivery model. Dedicated support staff are in place to assist with clinical operations and patient care coordination.
About the Facility Location

Santa Cruz, California offers a range of attractions suited to varied interests. The historic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Californias oldest amusement park, draws visitors year-round, while natural landmarks such as Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and Natural Bridges State Beach provide opportunities for outdoor recreation. The 3-mile West Cliff Drive pathway, the Seymour Marine Discovery Center, and the Mystery Spot offer additional points of interest, alongside the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.
About the Clinicians Workday

The clinician will provide outpatient child and adolescent psychiatric services in a hybrid setting, working remotely Monday through Friday for 32-40 hours per week across four 8-hour days. Patients range from ages 3 to 18 and include those with moderate to severe mental illness, STRTP cases, and juvenile hall patients. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, with 90 minutes allocated for initial evaluations and 30-45 minutes for medication management follow-up appointments. No call obligations are associated with this position.

Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD:

Variable
Support Staff:

Yes
Patient Population:

Children
Call Ratio/Schedule:

N/A
Location Type:

Hybrid
Government:

No
Shift Hours:

Full time (40 hours)
Cases Treated:

Moderate to severe mental illness, STRTP cases, and juvenile hall patients ages 3-18
Average Length of Stay:

Not applicable
Census:

Not applicable
Med Checks/Follow-up per day:

30-45 minutes
Initial Evaluation Time:

90 minutes

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