Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Clinic in Northern California

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Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Clinic in Northern California

Friant, CA
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About the job

This county-run facility in Northern California provides outpatient psychiatric services to adults within a hybrid work model. Coverage is needed for ongoing psychiatric care, involving evaluations and medication management, with prescriptive authority required. Regional highlights include outdoor activities and cultural attractions.

Requirements

  • Prescriptive authority
  • Psychiatric evaluation skills
  • Medication management
  • Adult outpatient experience

Qualifications

  • Board certification negotiable
  • California license preferred
  • Experience in outpatient psychiatry
  • Ability to work hybrid setting

Full job description

This Job at a Glance
  • Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-CA
  • Title: MD
  • Dates Needed: Ongoing
  • Shift Type: Day Shift
  • Assignment Type: Clinic
  • Call Required: No
  • Board Certification Required: Negotiable
  • Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility

This county-operated facility delivers outpatient psychiatric services for adult patients through an established adult behavioral health program. The facility operates on a hybrid basis, supporting continuity of psychiatric care within the county mental health system. Locum tenens coverage is sought to meet the ongoing psychiatric care needs of the adult population served.

About the Facility Location

Northern California offers a range of experiences suited to diverse interests, including exploring redwood state parks, scenic coastal trails, and wine country tours. The region encompasses varied landscapes such as coastline, mountains, and desert, supporting outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, and additional recreation. Cultural attractions, botanical gardens, art museums, and interactive exhibits are also present throughout the area.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide part-time outpatient psychiatric care for adult patients at a county outpatient adult program, working 24 hours per week during day shifts in a hybrid setting. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and managing medications for adults within the outpatient program. No call requirements are associated with this assignment. Prescriptive authority is required for this position.


Additional Job Details
  • Case Load/PPD: Variable
  • Patient Population: Adults
  • Location Type: Hybrid
  • Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
  • Government: No
  • Shift Hours: Part time (24 hours)
  • Cases Treated: Adult outpatient psychiatric conditions
  • Average Length of Stay: Not applicable
  • Census: Not applicable
  • Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Variable
  • Initial Evaluation Time: Variable

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