Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Coverage at Outpatient Facility in Fresno, California

Job description

About the facility

This community mental health facility treats adults with severe mental illness and provides comprehensive psychiatric services through telehealth platforms. The organization maintains modern documentation systems and established protocols for remote psychiatric care delivery in a structured community-based environment.

About the facility location

This area features diverse attractions including botanical gardens, museums, and educational facilities. The local zoo houses over 200 species with themed exhibits such as Kingdoms of Asia and African Adventure, while visitors can explore underground gardens, mini golf venues, and waterpark facilities. The region offers entertainment venues, parks, and proximity to California State University campus.

About the clinician's workday

The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive telehealth psychiatric care for adults with severe mental illness working full-time Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Clinical duties include conducting psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and follow-up visits with appointments scheduled for 30, 60, or 90-minute intervals depending on service needs. The clinician must complete concurrent documentation during appointments using the SmartCare EMR system and ensure all documentation is completed within three business days of each appointment. This case-carrying position requires no alternative work schedules and involves treating patients with community mental health and severe mental illness conditions.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 8-10
• Support staff: Yes
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: Telehealth
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: CMH/SMI
• Average length of stay: Not applicable
• Census: Not applicable
• Med checks/follow-up per day: 30 minutes
• Initial evaluation time: 60-90 minutes