We are working with a correctional facility in California that is seeking a locum tenens psychiatrist for a full-time opportunity starting ASAP. The schedule is Monday-Friday with five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts with a minimum 3 month commitment. The locum will meet with mentally ill patient-inmates/youths for crisis interventions, face-to-face interviews, etc. and conduct Conduct initial mental health evaluations including criminal, psychiatric and substance abuse case history to assess inmates/wards current needs and make treatment recommendations in the initial evaluation. Responsibilities include conducting clinically sound suicide risk evaluations including clinical reviews, applying suicide risk assessment protocols, pertinent data/chart reviews, proper documentation and consultations as needed and interpreting laboratory results and make clinically appropriate referrals to medical services, as appropriate. Candidates must be comfortable being on call/call back during weekend and off hours for patient emergencies, Mental Health Crisis Beds and follow ups.

Dates Needed: ASAP - ongoing
Hours Per Day: 8
Provider Availability: Regular Time
Assignment Type: Inpatient; Clinic
Assignment Duration: Locums
Facility Type: Management Company
Call Required: Yes
Board Certification Required: Yes
Government: No

Additional Information:

• Adult
• Correctional
• Depression
• Inmate
• Jail
• Mental
• Prison
• Psychiatric
• Schizophrenia
• Dual Diagnosis