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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 Antioch, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 12/15/14
Job Description & Requirements
Psychiatrist - (Psych) Locum Tenens
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 Hour/Day

This part time opportunity in the Bay Area of California, is perfect for a psychiatrist looking to be part of a treatment team. The client is interested in a mental health physician with community mental health experience, and is willing to working as soon as possible on an ongoing basis seeing adult population. The mental health physician will be working with psychologists, social workers, counselors, and program managers. The psychiatrist will be responsible for medication checks and initial evaluation of all child and adult patients. For more information please contact Staff Care.

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.

Facility Location
Located in San Francisco's East Bay, Antioch offers residents Bay Area living at a more relaxed pace. The city is rife with historical and cultural sites and entertainment options. Visitors will want to take in a play or dance production at the El Campanil Theatre, a historic building that opened its doors in 1928 and continues to delight with dramatic and musical entertainment to this day. Culture seekers can visit the Antioch Historical Society Museum or check out one of the myriad events put on by the Arts and Cultural Foundation of Antioch. With its close proximity to cultural epicenters San Francisco and Oakland and an active arts and entertainment community in its own right, Antioch is one of the Bay Area's most livable communities.

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.

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