Adult Psychiatrist | Flexible Hybrid Schedule + Long-Term Coverage | California
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Job description
Location: San Jose, California
Position: Locums | Clinic/Private Practice + Outpatient + Telemedicine
Target Start Date: November or December 2026, based on credentialing
Job ID: MV-CA-ADULTPSYC-LOC-235
Opportunity Highlights
• Long-term locum assignment to support an established outpatient psychiatry program
• Approximately 18 hours per week, with scheduling flexibility
• Hybrid arrangement combining in-person visits and telehealth; fully remote candidates are not accepted
• Adult patient population with developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions
• Manageable volume of approximately 6–10 patients per 7.5-hour day, depending on visit type
• Collaborative team including a medical director, nurses, clinicians and case managers
• Credentialing typically takes 30–60 days
Job Responsibilities
• Provide medication management, including prescribing controlled substances
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clinical staff
• Review relevant laboratory results, diagnostics and consultations
• Maintain timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team and provide guidance to families and caregivers as appropriate
• Participate in quality improvement activities and complete required clinical or legal documentation
Qualifications
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry preferred; other qualified candidates may be considered
• Authorized to prescribe controlled substances
• Eligible to provide reimbursable services under applicable Medicare, Medi-Cal and county guidelines
• Strong assessment, medication management, documentation and communication skills
• Flu and COVID vaccination required, with qualifying medical or religious exemptions considered
• Location restriction: Candidate must be local and within 30 miles of ZIP code 95128.