County Jail Psychiatrist Locum Tenens Job in Southern California
Updated 12/10/25
Los Angeles, California, United States
Physician
Psychiatric-Mental Health
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
County Jail Psychiatrist Locum Tenens Job in Southern California
Details/Requirements:
*Need is for .75FTE or 30 hours a week for the client's intake psychiatry team at the county jail.
*The intake psychiatry team is similar to psychiatric emergency and consult services. Psychiatrists are expected to see minimum 1 patient per hour (10 patients = 10-hours).
*Will consider Psychiatrists for 3 ten hour weekdays per week as well as doctors who have weekend availability plus a Friday or Monday.
*10-hour shifts are typically 7am-5pm or 8am-6pm
*No call.
*MUST HAVE NO CRIMINAL RECORD OF ANY TYPE.
*Will be expected to adhere to county jail protocols for medication management and initial evaluations.
*Client uses an electronic medical record system called Cerner. So, candidates must be computer savvy.
*Takes approximately two months for credentialing.
*Client strongly prefers 3-month minimum assignments.
Details/Requirements:
*Need is for .75FTE or 30 hours a week for the client's intake psychiatry team at the county jail.
*The intake psychiatry team is similar to psychiatric emergency and consult services. Psychiatrists are expected to see minimum 1 patient per hour (10 patients = 10-hours).
*Will consider Psychiatrists for 3 ten hour weekdays per week as well as doctors who have weekend availability plus a Friday or Monday.
*10-hour shifts are typically 7am-5pm or 8am-6pm
*No call.
*MUST HAVE NO CRIMINAL RECORD OF ANY TYPE.
*Will be expected to adhere to county jail protocols for medication management and initial evaluations.
*Client uses an electronic medical record system called Cerner. So, candidates must be computer savvy.
*Takes approximately two months for credentialing.
*Client strongly prefers 3-month minimum assignments.
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