Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Northern California
Job Reference: ORD-227036-MD-CA
Facility Overview
This outpatient clinic delivers psychiatric services to adults within a county behavioral health setting, with a focus on substance use disorder treatment. The facility operates on a hybrid model and is structured to support part-time locum tenens psychiatric coverage. Established clinical protocols are in place to facilitate continuity of care for the adult population served.
Location
The state offers a range of outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and year-round activities suited to varied interests. Residents and visitors have access to coastal areas, mountain terrain, and scenic natural landscapes. Outdoor pursuits and regional cultural experiences are available throughout the area.
About the Role
Clinicians in this role will provide part-time outpatient psychiatric services for an adult population in a hybrid setting, working day shifts totaling 24 hours per week. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and providing medication management for adults presenting with substance use disorders.
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations for adult patients
- Provide medication management for substance use disorders and adult outpatient psychiatric conditions
- Manage variable case load and patient panel
- Perform medication checks and follow-up visits (variable volume per day)
- Complete initial evaluations (variable time allocation)
Requirements
- Board certification required
- Prescriptive authority required
- Experience with adult outpatient psychiatry and substance use disorder treatment
Schedule
- Shift type: Day shift
- Assignment type: Clinic
- Hours: Part-time (24 hours per week)
- Call required: No
- Dates needed: ASAP – Ongoing
- Job duration: Locums
Additional Details
- Patient population: Adults
- Location type: Hybrid
- Government facility: No
- Cases treated: Substance abuse; adult outpatient psychiatric conditions
- Case load/PPD: Variable
- Med checks/follow-up per day: Variable
- Initial evaluation time: Variable