Psychiatry Locum Opportunity in California
Updated 10/23/26
Up to $285.00
hourly
California, United States
Physician
Psychiatry
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
We need someone local/ drive in candidate within 30 miles of zip code 95128. Please do not submit fly-in candidates even if they are willing to cover their expenses.
Need a provider who can see patients 5+ to all ages. We can start in Nov or Dec based on credentialing timeline.
Willing to workin person in the office. No remote option.
Approx 16 hours per week (Can be negotiated)
Summary/Duties
Performs needed psychiatric assessments, and provides ongoing medication management services for referred developmentally disabled patients with mental health disorders. Be eligible for MediCal/Medicare certification. Authorized to prescribe controlled substances.
Job Responsibilities
§ Assumes psychiatric assessments/evaluations and mental status examinations (MSE’s) of patients/clients and providing diagnosis according to the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) approved by the American Psychiatric Association (APA).
§ Use Hope’s current electronic health record system and follow Santa Clara County Psychiatric Medical Guidelines. Interface closely with medical director, nurses, clinicians and case managers for a client-centered approach to mental health care.
§ Obtains and reviews data, including laboratory and other diagnostic procedures or consultations pertinent to the evaluation and treatment of patients/clients
§ Provides detailed written reports of assessments/evaluations, MSEs, diagnoses and summaries of treatment provided, and completes all medical records as required.
§ Provides specialized input in the development and implementation of individualized mental health treatment planning for assigned patients/clients, including diagnosis in collaboration with the clinical staff.
§ Provides psychiatric services in outpatient clinics (via telehealth, and/or in the office)
§ Provides consultation, review, and peer guidance for other psychiatrists or therapists in the evaluation and treatment of patients.
§ Consults with the medical director or clinic Director about policies and issues relating to the evaluation and treatment of mental health patients/clients as necessary.
§ Participates in quality assurance, quality improvement and performance improvement programs and activities when needed.
§ Provides expert advice and counseling for client families and care givers regarding patient/client issues, problems and course of treatment, presenting information about mental health diagnoses, intellectual disabilities and how the two intersect.
§ Prepares legal and other court-related documents, written reports, and various forms when deemed necessary and appropriate.
Qualifications
2. Provide qualified reimbursable services under guidelines of Medicare, Medi-Cal, Regional Centers, and County Mental Health and other funding sources
3. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients/clients, staff and others.
4. A belief that all people are valued members of the community.
5. An understanding of the principles of normalization and commitment to community integration.
6. Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a member of the team.
7. Excellent communication and documentation skills, including use of computerized word program and database.
8. Ability to be flexible with scheduling and work in a consumer driven environment
9. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work with a diverse population.
Working Hours
Facility can only accept 16 hrs max at this time. There may be a need for more hours around Spring 2026.
Provider schedule can be negotiated, our business hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 5. Provider can choose to do an 8 hour shift starting at 8:30, lunch, then finishing at 5:00 PM.
Or provider can choose something like 9 AM to 1 PM 3 days a week, or 9 am to 3:00 PM 2 days a week. They can choose to have a lunch hour, half hour or no lunch.
How ever many hours the provider decides to sign on for, he/she can design the schedule as long as it works for the clinic and is the same every week.
MUST BE IN PERSON at least 1 day/week. Start Date is tentatively put to Jan 1 .
Can be discussed. Facility will not cover any travel expenses like mileage.
Credentialing takes 30 to 40 days
Skills
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