Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Coverage at Clinic in California

Job description

About the facility

This county behavioral health facility in Northern California provides comprehensive psychiatric services for adults requiring both inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment. The organization maintains established protocols and modern documentation systems to ensure effective psychiatric care delivery across multiple service settings. The facility operates with integrated services designed to support comprehensive mental health treatment needs for the community.

About the facility location

Northern California offers diverse recreational activities including scenic drives, wineries, and natural attractions such as Glass Beach and the Skunk Train. The region features family-friendly destinations like Moaning Caverns Adventure Park and KidZone Museum, alongside outdoor adventures at locations such as Quarry Park Adventures in Rocklin. Coastal activities include sailing excursions in Monterey Bay, providing visitors with both land and water-based entertainment options throughout the area.

About the clinician's workday

The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric care for adults through a mixed coverage model including both inpatient and outpatient services during day shifts with no call requirements. Clinical duties include conducting psychiatric evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and managing medications for patients requiring community-based mental health treatment. The clinician will maintain detailed documentation and collaborate with facility staff to ensure effective care delivery. Prescriptive authority is required for this position serving adult patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 8-10
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: Mixed inpatient and outpatient adult psychiatric care
• Average length of stay: Variable
• Census: Variable
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Variable
• Initial evaluation time: Variable

Your dedicated recruiter

Lauren Robinette

Call / Text: (678) 690-7612
Email: lweissman@locumtenens.com

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