Staff Psychiatrist - Adult Outpatient/Substance Use Disorder SUD

About the Practice

Humboldt County Behavioral Health provides mental health services for Humboldt County residents, including eligible Medi‑Cal patients. The county services deliver treatment to address residents’ mental health needs, arrange follow‑up quality care, and maintain a referral network of resources. TBH supports the county with Adult and Child & Adolescent physicians to meet patient needs.

Outpatient Services

• Adult Services – Flexible 8 or 10 hours of coverage, Monday – Friday, 20 hours per week; hybrid schedule (3 weeks tele / 1 week in‑person); no call, nights, or weekends; caseload of ~250 patients; average of 1‑5 intakes per week; 60 minutes for an initial evaluation and 30 minutes for a follow‑up visit; EMR – Streamline Clinic hosts NP trainees; physician candidates should be comfortable serving as a preceptor.
• Substance Use Disorder Clinic – Adult Services with the same schedule and coverage; focus on patients receiving medically assisted treatment; same caseload, intake volume, visit lengths, EMR setup, and preceptor expectations.

Schedule

• Flexible 8 or 10‑hour daily coverage
• Monday – Friday, 20 hours per week
• Hybrid model: 3 weeks remote, 1 week on‑site
• No on‑call duties, nights, or weekends

Benefits

• $176.22 per hour for full‑time in‑person W‑2 employees
• $162.02 per hour for full‑time tele‑services W‑2 employees
• Attractive 401(k) with company match
• Generous benefits package including PTO and CME accrual

The Area

Eureka is a port city in Northern California. Its Old Town district features elaborate Victorian houses such as the nearby Carson Mansion. Sequoia Park Zoo is home to pandas, primates, and a walk‑through aviary. Adjacent Sequoia Park contains massive old‑growth redwood trees. Guided boat cruises aboard the early‑1900s Madaket ferry showcase the sights, seals, and bird life of Humboldt Bay.