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Psychiatrist - (Psych) Locum Tenens
Dallas, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Lancaster, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 7/05/17
Job Category

Physician

Profession

Psychiatry - Adult

Specialty

Shift

Varied Shift

Duration

3 Months

Start Date

ASAP

Pay Rate

$140.00 - $155.00

Job Description & Requirements

Psychiatrist - (Psych) Locum Tenens

Seeking an Adult Outpatient Psychiatrist in Lancaster, CA for a Community Mental Health setting. Contact Staff Care today for more details.

A psychiatrist (locum tenens) is a mental health professional, who focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and treating mental illness. After completing medical school, a psychiatrist must also complete a one year internship and three additional years of specialized training as a psychiatric resident. In the treatment of mental illness, a psychiatrist is licensed to prescribe medication. Some conditions requiring medication include; depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. A psychiatrist evaluates patients with mental illness and, in cases where medication is subscribed, often practices medication management.

Required Qualifications

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Preferred Qualifications

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About the Facility

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Facility Location

Home to Judy Garland, John Wayne and Frank Zappa the famous musician, Lancaster is a one of the oldest non-coastal towns in the United States. The city has a super indoor mall called Park City Center where many come to shop and visit. Lancaster is also famous for being quite innovative and always adopting advanced technology before some of the other cities.

Job Benefits

Staff Care typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for contractor physicians and other specialists with whom we match to client opportunities. In addition, Staff Care locum tenens positions regularly receive highly competitive pay and a dedicated team to handle all travel, lodging, rental, and transportation needs.

About the Company

Staff Care, an AMN Healthcare company, is the nation's leader in locum tenens staffing. We provide flexible, temporary employment options for physicians, clinicians, and other allied health professionals in all specialties with a variety of healthcare organizations, typically with interim contracts lasting from one week to one year. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.