Psychiatry

Job ID: ORD-225789-MD-CA

Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in California

Posted Today California Locum or Permanent MD
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This job at a glance

  • Dates needed: ASAP
  • Shift type: Day Shift
  • Assignment type: Outpatient
  • Call required: No
  • Board certification required: Yes

Job description

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.

About the 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.

About the 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
  • 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
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