Doing good Victorville, CA

Updated 10/23/25
$200 – $210 yearly
California, California, United States
Physician
Psychiatry-Child/Adolescent
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Job at a glance

Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description

Bring Healing to the High Desert—One Young Life at a Time

Description

Valley Star Community Services’ Family Resource Center (FRC) is seeking a mission-driven Psychiatrist for a Locum Tenens assignment in Victorville, CA—with the opportunity to renew every 3 months. This is more than a contract; it’s a chance to be part of a movement that uplifts underserved communities through compassionate, culturally responsive care.

Our center offers free services to reduce unmet needs in the San Bernardino region, including:

  • Brief counseling, wellness groups, and parent support
  • Individual and group therapy for youth ages 16–25
  • Medication management and crisis intervention
  • Outreach through our Promotores program (Latino community)
  • Specialized services via PRAAC (African-American children ages 5–11)

If you’re passionate about youth mental health and community impact, this is your calling.

  • Weekly Pay
  • Monthly: $34,700 to $36,400

Job Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric evaluations and medication management
Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and outreach teams
Support culturally sensitive care for diverse populations
Participate in crisis response and community engagement
Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with agency standards

Qualifications

MD or DO with a valid California medical license
Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Psychiatry
Preferred: Subspecialty in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Experience in community mental health or underserved populations
Bilingual (Spanish) or cultural competency with African-American youth is a plus

Working Hours

Locum Tenens contract: 3-month assignment with potential for renewal
40 hours/week Flexible
On-site in Victorville, CA with potential for hybrid telepsychiatry

Skills

Empathy and cultural humility
Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making
Ability to build trust with youth and families
Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
Familiarity with trauma-informed care and EHR systems
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Hiring Organization

Amergis Locum Tenens

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Amergis Locum Tenens