Staff Psychiatrist - Adult Outpatient/Substance Use Disorder SUD

Adult Outpatient / Addiction Psychiatrist – Locum Tenens | Eureka, CA

Location: Eureka, California
Specialty: Adult Psychiatry / Addiction Psychiatry
Employment Type: Locum Tenens
Schedule: 40 Hours Per Week | Four 10-Hour Days
Practice Setting: Outpatient Behavioral Health / Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Call Requirements: None

Adult Outpatient & Substance Use Disorder Psychiatry Opportunity – No Call, Nights, or Weekends!

Setline Health is seeking a Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist for a full-time locum tenens opportunity with Humboldt County Behavioral Health in Eureka, California.

This position offers a consistent 40-hour workweek, four 10-hour shifts, and no call, nights, or weekend responsibilities.

The psychiatrist will divide clinical responsibilities between Adult Outpatient Psychiatry and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services, providing psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and coordinated treatment for patients with mental health and addiction-related conditions.

Join an established county behavioral health program dedicated to expanding access to comprehensive psychiatric and addiction treatment services throughout Humboldt County.

Position Highlights

• Full-time locum tenens opportunity

• 40 hours per week

• Four 10-hour shifts, scheduled Monday through Friday

• 20 hours Adult Outpatient Psychiatry / 20 hours Substance Use Disorder services

• No call, nights, or weekends

• Established caseload of approximately 200 patients

• Average of 1–5 new patient intakes per week

• 60-minute initial psychiatric evaluations

• 30-minute follow-up appointments

• SmartCare electronic medical records

• Collaborative county behavioral health environment

• Opportunity to treat patients with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders

• Board Certification in Psychiatry required

• Active California medical license required

• Approximately 30-day credentialing process, subject to completion of all requirements

About Humboldt County Behavioral Health

Humboldt County Behavioral Health provides comprehensive mental health services to Humboldt County residents, including eligible Medi-Cal beneficiaries.

The organization is committed to improving access to behavioral healthcare through psychiatric treatment, coordinated services, community resources, and continuity of care.

The Adult Outpatient/SUD Psychiatrist will support individuals experiencing mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring psychiatric and addiction-related challenges.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments for adult outpatient and substance use disorder patients.

• Provide psychiatric medication management, psychopharmacological treatment, and ongoing follow-up care.

• Diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other serious mental illnesses.

• Evaluate and manage patients with substance use disorders, including alcohol use disorder, opioid use disorder, and other addiction-related conditions.

• Assess and treat individuals with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders.

• Develop individualized, evidence-based psychiatric and addiction treatment plans.

• Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations scheduled for approximately 60 minutes and follow-up appointments scheduled for approximately 30 minutes.

• Manage an established caseload of approximately 200 patients, with an average of 1–5 new intakes per week.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary behavioral health teams, including therapists, counselors, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.

• Provide psychiatric consultation and clinical recommendations to support coordinated treatment.

• Monitor medication effectiveness, treatment response, and potential side effects.

• Coordinate referrals and continuity of care with community behavioral health and addiction treatment resources.

• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation using SmartCare EMR.

• Deliver compassionate, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented psychiatric care.

• Follow applicable clinical, confidentiality, prescribing, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.

• Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency program.

• Board Certification in Psychiatry required.

• Active, unrestricted California medical license required.

• Active DEA registration appropriate for prescribing responsibilities.

• Experience providing outpatient psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adult patients.

• Experience treating substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions preferred.

• Strong knowledge of psychopharmacology, psychiatric diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment.

• Familiarity with addiction psychiatry, substance use disorder treatment, and integrated behavioral healthcare.

• Experience in community mental health, county behavioral health, or public-sector healthcare preferred.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary treatment teams.

• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills.

• Proficiency with electronic medical records; SmartCare experience preferred.

• Ability to complete County credentialing requirements, including fingerprinting and background screening as applicable.

• Commitment to compassionate, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and patient-centered psychiatric care.

Working Hours

• Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week

• Total Hours: 40 hours weekly

• Workdays: Monday through Friday, with four scheduled clinical days

• Adult Outpatient Psychiatry: 20 hours per week

• Substance Use Disorder Services: 20 hours per week

• Call Requirements: None

• Night Shifts: None

• Weekend Coverage: None

• Employment Type: Locum Tenens

• Practice Setting: Outpatient Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Work Environment

Provide psychiatric services within an established county outpatient behavioral health system serving adults with mental health and substance use disorders.

The position combines general adult outpatient psychiatry and addiction-focused psychiatric care, offering the opportunity to work with patients experiencing complex behavioral health needs.

Collaborate with therapists, addiction counselors, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated, recovery-oriented treatment.

Clinical documentation is completed using SmartCare EMR. County-issued computer and cell phone are required for service delivery.

Why Eureka, California?

Located along Northern California's beautiful Redwood Coast, Eureka offers a unique combination of coastal scenery, outdoor recreation, and historic charm.

Enjoy:

• World-famous redwood forests and scenic hiking trails

• Beautiful Pacific Ocean coastline

• Humboldt Bay and waterfront recreation

• Historic Victorian architecture and Old Town Eureka

• Sequoia Park and Sequoia Park Zoo

• Fishing, kayaking, boating, and outdoor adventures

• A relaxed Northern California lifestyle

Apply Today!

If you are a Board-Certified Psychiatrist seeking a rewarding locum tenens opportunity with a consistent weekday schedule, no call, and the opportunity to provide both outpatient psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment, we would love to connect.