Psychiatry
Job ID: ORD-196123-MD-CA

Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Western California
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This job at a glance
- Dates needed: ASAP - Locums to Perm
- Shift type: Day Shift
- Assignment type: Outpatient
- Call required: No
- Board certification required: Yes
Job description
About the facility
The facility is one of the largest and most well-established nonprofit behavioral health and social services providers in Los Angeles County. It focuses on serving individuals experiencing homelessness, severe mental illness, substance use disorders, and survivors of domestic violence. The organization operates with a Housing First philosophy and integrates wraparound services to support long-term stability and recovery.
About the facility location
The facility is headquartered in a central urban area on the west side of LA, conveniently located near several major thoroughfares and public transit routes. The main office is easily accessible from Santa Monica, Culver City, and the downtown corridor, amking it a practical commute from various parts of the city.
About the clinician's workday
The Psychiatrist will be responsible for assessing patients, diagnosing or ruling out mental disorders, prescribing treatments, documenting encounters and services, and conducting regular follow-up appointments to monitor the clients' progress.
Additional job details
- Case load/PPD: 5-10
- Support staff: Yes
- Patient population: Adults
- Location type: On-Site
- Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
- Cases treated: SMI, Bi-Polar Disorder, Schizophrenia, co-occurring issues, substance abuse and use.
- Med checks/follow-up per day: 30 mins
- Initial evaluation time: 60 mins
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Your dedicated recruiter

Clint Whittier
Call / Text:
(678) 690-7742
Email:
cwhittier@locumtenens.com