Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in California

Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/Other
Location: California
Employer: LocumTenens.com
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with LocumTenens.com to find a qualified Psychiatry MD in California!

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-217660-MD-CA
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: Ongoing
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Clinic
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Negotiable
• Job Duration: Locums

This county-operated facility delivers outpatient psychiatric services for adult patients through an established adult behavioral health program. The facility operates on a hybrid basis, supporting continuity of psychiatric care within the county mental health system. Locum tenens coverage is sought to meet the ongoing psychiatric care needs of the adult population served.

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Clinicians will provide part-time outpatient psychiatric care for adult patients at a county outpatient adult program, working 24 hours per week during day shifts in a hybrid setting. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and managing medications for adults within the outpatient program. No call requirements are associated with this assignment. Prescriptive authority is required for this position.

• Case Load/PPD: Variable
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location Type: Hybrid
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No
• Shift Hours: Part time (24 hours)
• Cases Treated: Adult outpatient psychiatric conditions
• Average Length of Stay: Not applicable
• Census: Not applicable
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Variable
• Initial Evaluation Time: Variable

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• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
• Digital hub for assignment details

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