Psychiatry – Locum Tenens - CA

Psychiatry – Locum Tenens

Specialty: Psychiatry (Adult and/or Child & Adolescent)
Location: San Jose, California
Start Date: Target January 1, 2026 (flexible)
Contract Type: Locum Tenens

Compensation

• $300/hour, with flexibility to consider higher rates

• Please submit candidates with best available rate

• No travel or mileage reimbursement

Candidate Location Requirement

• Must be local / drive-in provider within 30 miles of ZIP code 95128

• Fly-in candidates will not be considered

Schedule

• 12–16 hours per week (maximum 16 hours currently)

• Potential for increased hours around Spring 2026

• Flexible scheduling within business hours:

  • Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

  • Schedule structure is provider-designed (e.g., full days, partial days, multiple short days)

  • Schedule must remain consistent week to week

• In-person required at least 1 day per week

• Remaining hours may be completed via telehealth

Patient Population

• Providers may see:

  • Patients ages 5+ (all ages)
    OR

  • Child & Adolescent only (ages 5–17)

• Typical daily volume (7.5-hour day): 6–10 patients, depending on visit type

• Common diagnoses include:

  • Anxiety disorders

  • Depression

  • Intermittent explosive disorder

  • Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder

  • OCD

  • Schizoaffective disorder

  • Bipolar disorder

• Small percentage of cases involve JV-220 documentation

Clinical Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric assessments, evaluations, and mental status examinations

• Diagnose according to DSM criteria

• Provide medication management, including prescribing controlled substances

• Review and interpret relevant diagnostic data and consultations

• Develop and participate in individualized treatment planning

• Provide outpatient psychiatric services (in-person and telehealth)

• Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation and reports

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary clinical teams

• Participate in quality and performance improvement activities as needed

• Prepare legal or court-related documentation when required

Systems & Documentation

• EMR: Avatar NX

• Providers must comply with applicable county and payer guidelines

• Time entry required via Vemsta platform

Credentialing

• Credentialing timeline: 30–40 days

Candidate Requirements

• Active California medical license

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Adult and/or Child Psychiatry)

  • Board certification preferred but not a strict deal-breaker

• Eligible for Medi-Cal / Medicare participation

• Flu vaccination required (medical or religious exemption accepted)

• COVID vaccination required (medical or religious exemption accepted)