Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Merced, California
Job Reference: ORD-225792-MD-CA | Dates Needed: ASAP – Ongoing | Assignment Type: Outpatient Locums | Board Certification: Negotiable | Call Required: No
About the Facility
This community mental health facility provides outpatient psychiatric services to an adult population within a structured clinical environment. The facility maintains dedicated support staff to assist with clinical operations and continuity of patient care. A long-term locum tenens psychiatrist is sought on an ongoing basis to meet the clinical needs of the population served.
Facility Location
The area offers a range of outdoor and cultural attractions suited to varied interests. Points of interest include tree-shaded parks, bike paths, and Lake Yosemite, which supports sailing and fishing, alongside the Merced National Wildlife Refuge, Applegate Park Zoo, and the Multicultural Arts Center. The area is home to a notable Hmong community and hosts cultural gatherings that reflect the region's diversity. Within roughly 120 miles, clinicians on assignment have access to destinations such as Yosemite, Monterey, and Sacramento, making the area a practical base for exploring Central California.
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations for adult patients
- Develop individualized treatment plans
- Provide ongoing medication management
- Collaborate with support staff to facilitate coordinated and effective patient care delivery
Requirements
- Board certification negotiable
- Long-term locum tenens commitment
- Experience in adult outpatient psychiatry
Schedule
- Day shift
- Full-time (40 hours per week)
- On-site
- No call obligations
Job Details
- Case load: Variable
- Support staff: Yes
- Patient population: Adults
- Location type: On-site
- Government facility: No
- Cases treated: Adult outpatient psychiatric conditions in a community mental health setting
- Med checks/follow-up per day: Variable
- Initial evaluation time: Variable