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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 Oakland, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 9/09/14
Job Description & Requirements
Psychiatrist - (Psych) Locum Tenens
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 Hour/Day

Are you a board certified psychiatrist looking for a part time opportunity in Northern California? This acute care psychiatric unit is looking for sporadic coverage over a Monday to Friday work schedule. The mental health physician is responsible for medication management and ongoing treatment as patients' transition from an inpatient unit to their ongoing mental health treatment on an outpatient basis. The expected schedule for the physician will be 8 am to 5pm, with no Call responsibilities while treating their adult population. Please contact Staff Care for more details is you are interested in this opportunity.

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
All candidates must be licensed in the state of California in psychiatry, and have at least six documented cases of acute care patient care in the last 18 months

Facility Location
Oakland has it all: a mild year-round climate, world-class arts and entertainment, award-winning restaurants, a yacht-dotted waterfront and a wonderfully renovated downtown area. Nestled between the bay and the coastal hills, a short drive across the bridge from San Francisco, travelers enjoy exploring the many facets of this eclectic and diverse California city.

Job Benefits
Staff Care, an AMN Healthcare company, is the nation #39;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.

About the Company
Staff Care, an AMN Healthcare company, is the nation #39;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.

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