Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in California
Job Reference ID: ORD-225789-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.
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.
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: 8-10
- 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