Clinical Psychologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in the Bay Area, California

Job description

About the facility

A healthcare facility seeks a clinical psychologist to provide locum tenens coverage for their psychiatry division. The facility specializes in forensic psychology services and maintains an outpatient setting focused on inmate evaluations and related psychological services.

About the facility location

The Bay Area offers diverse outdoor activities including hiking trails and scenic cable car rides with panoramic views. Major attractions feature historic vessels, restored sailing ships, and entertainment venues throughout the region. The area provides access to iconic landmarks and various recreational opportunities including waterfront dining and day trip destinations.

About the clinician's workday

The clinician will provide full-time psychology services during day shift hours, focusing on forensic evaluations and working with inmate populations. This outpatient position requires on-site coverage with no call responsibilities, allowing the clinician to maintain standard business hours. The role involves conducting psychological assessments, evaluations, and providing clinical documentation in support of the psychiatry division's forensic work.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 8-10
• Support staff: Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: No
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: inmates / forensic work
• Average length of stay: Not applicable
• Census: Not applicable
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Variable based on patient needs
• Initial evaluation time: Standard evaluation timeframes