Adult Psychiatrist – Hybrid Telepsychiatry | 20 Hours/Week | Eureka, CA
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Adult Psychiatrist – Hybrid Telepsychiatry | 20 Hours/Week | Eureka, CA
Location: Eureka, California
Specialty: Psychiatry – Adult
Employment Type: Part-Time, W-2
Schedule: 20 Hours Per Week | Flexible Weekday Hours
Work Arrangement: Hybrid Telepsychiatry – One Week Onsite Per Quarter
Flexible Part-Time Psychiatry Opportunity in Northern California!
Setline Health is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Adult Psychiatrist for an outpatient opportunity with Humboldt County Behavioral Health in Eureka, California.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for a psychiatrist seeking part-time flexibility, a hybrid telehealth schedule, and a predictable workweek without call, nights, or weekends.
Humboldt County Behavioral Health provides comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services to residents throughout the region, including eligible Medi-Cal beneficiaries.
Position Highlights
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20 hours per week with flexible scheduling
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Choose 8- or 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday
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Hybrid telepsychiatry: Work remotely with just one week onsite per quarter
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No call, nights, or weekends
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Adult outpatient psychiatry and substance use disorder treatment opportunities
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Established caseload of approximately 200 patients
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Average of 1–5 new patient intakes weekly
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60-minute initial psychiatric evaluations
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30-minute follow-up appointments
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SmartCare electronic medical records
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Opportunity to serve as a preceptor for nurse practitioner trainees
Available Clinical Opportunities
Adult Outpatient Psychiatry
Provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing treatment for adult patients receiving county behavioral health services. Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team to support continuity of care.
Substance Use Disorder Psychiatry
Provide psychiatric care for adult patients receiving substance use disorder treatment, with an emphasis on patients participating in medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Collaborate with clinical teams to support recovery and long-term treatment outcomes.
Both opportunities offer the same flexible 20-hour weekly schedule and hybrid arrangement.
Qualifications
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MD or DO with training in Psychiatry
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Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
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Active California medical license or ability to obtain licensure
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Experience providing adult outpatient psychiatric care
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Comfortable working with multidisciplinary clinical teams
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Willingness to serve as a preceptor for nurse practitioner trainees
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Substance use disorder treatment experience preferred for the SUD opportunity
Compensation & Benefits
Setline Health offers competitive W-2 compensation and benefits, including:
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Competitive hourly compensation based on work arrangement
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401(k) retirement plan with company match
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Comprehensive employee benefits package
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Paid time off (PTO) and continuing medical education (CME) accrual, subject to eligibility
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Dedicated recruiting and administrative support
Discover Eureka, California
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Interested in Learning More?
Whether you're seeking a flexible part-time outpatient position or an opportunity focused on substance use disorder treatment, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss your interests.
Job Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and medication management for adult outpatient patients.
Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations (60 minutes) and follow-up appointments (30 minutes).
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
Manage an established caseload of approximately 200 patients, with an average of 1–5 new patient intakes per week.
Provide psychiatric care for patients with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders.
Support medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services for patients receiving substance use disorder treatment, as applicable.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including therapists, nurses, case managers, and other behavioral health professionals.
Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans, and coordinate referrals and follow-up care.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using SmartCare EMR.
Serve as a clinical preceptor for nurse practitioner trainees.
Participate in care coordination and treatment planning to promote positive patient outcomes.
Provide services through a hybrid telepsychiatry model, including one week of onsite coverage per quarter.
Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
Active, unrestricted California medical license or ability to obtain licensure.
Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency program.
Current DEA registration or eligibility to obtain.
Experience in adult outpatient psychiatry, psychiatric evaluations, and medication management.
Experience treating patients with substance use disorders and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) preferred for the SUD position.
Comfortable providing psychiatric services through telehealth and in-person clinical settings.
Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary behavioral health teams.
Willingness to serve as a clinical preceptor for nurse practitioner trainees.
Proficiency with electronic medical records; SmartCare experience preferred.
Strong communication, clinical assessment, and treatment-planning skills.
Ability to provide one week of onsite coverage per quarter in Eureka, California.
Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to diverse and underserved populations.
Working Hours
Part-Time: 20 hours per week.
Schedule: Monday through Friday, with flexible 8- or 10-hour shifts.
Hybrid Telepsychiatry: Primarily remote, with one week of onsite coverage per quarter in Eureka, California.
No nights, weekends, or on-call responsibilities.
Appointment Length: 60 minutes for initial evaluations and 30 minutes for follow-up visits.
Work-Life Balance: Predictable weekday scheduling with flexibility to accommodate personal and professional commitments.
Skills
Adult Psychiatry and Outpatient Behavioral Health
Psychiatric Evaluations and Diagnostic Assessments
Psychopharmacology and Medication Management
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Individualized Treatment Planning
Crisis Assessment and Risk Management
Telepsychiatry and Virtual Patient Care
Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
Patient-Centered and Trauma-Informed Care
Electronic Medical Records (EMR) – SmartCare Preferred
Clinical Documentation and Care Coordination
Patient Education and Medication Counseling
Clinical Supervision and NP Preceptorship
Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Experience Serving Diverse and Underserved Populations