Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Facility in California

Job description

About the facility

This adult mental health clinic provides comprehensive services for individuals with severe and persistent mental health problems requiring specialized psychiatric care. The facility offers crisis intervention, psychiatric assessments, recovery management, medication services, case management, and dual-diagnosis treatment. The organization maintains modern documentation systems and established protocols to ensure effective treatment delivery for adults requiring community-based behavioral health services.

About the facility location

Northern California offers diverse attractions ranging from natural wonders to urban landmarks, including Stanford University, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Pier 39. The region features scenic destinations such as Yosemite Valley and Monterey Bay Aquarium, alongside unique experiences like the Skunk Train scenic railroad and Glass Beach. Visitors can explore redwood state parks, botanical preserves, and various museums while enjoying activities suitable for different interests and age groups.

About the clinician's workday

The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive outpatient psychiatric care for adults requiring mental health treatment, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a minimum of 30 hours per week. Clinical duties include conducting 90-minute initial psychiatric evaluations and 30-60 minute medication checks for community mental health patients using the myAvatar EMR system. The clinician will deliver specialized care for adults with severe and persistent mental health problems requiring crisis intervention, recovery management, and medication services.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Variable
• Support staff: Yes
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: Community mental health patients
• Average length of stay: Not applicable
• Census: Not applicable
• Med checks/follow-up per day: 30-60 minute medication checks for adult patients requiring ongoing psychiatric care and medication management
• Initial evaluation time: 90 minutes for comprehensive initial psychiatric evaluations