Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry in California

A facility that serves adults with serious mental illness who may also have previous justice involvement is seeking a psychiatrist for locum tenens coverage. The program will focus on helping people to remain stable and live successfully in the community. The facility is located in SoCal near the Sundale Country Club. The clinician is expected to work 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on-site. While the hours may vary initially, a consistent schedule will need to be established over time. It is essential for the clinician to be on-site at least three days a week. Additionally, collaboration with two psychiatric nurse practitioners will be expected once they are permanently integrated into the team. Dates Needed: ASAP for 6 months. With option to go perm or remain as a locums until they hire someone permanent Case Load/PPD: up to 255 individuals with 75 of whom are justice-involved Shift Type: Day Shift Assignment Type: Outpatient Assignment Duration: Locums; Locums to Perm Shift Hours: Part time (20 hours) Med Checks/Follow-up per day (OP Only): 20-30 mins Initial Evaluation Time: 60-90 mins Cases Treated: SMI and those who are justice-involved Call Required: No Board Certification Required: Negotiable Patient Population: Adults Government: No Reference ID: ORD-180429-MD-CA Contact: LocumTenens.com recruiter has the specialized knowledge and personal connections to source premier assignments while negotiating top pay on your behalfLT Online Experience gives you one-stop visibility into your past and future assignments, presents, time and pay, preferences, travel info and document storageLocumTenens.com provides paid malpractice insurance (A), paid housing and travel, comprehensive onboarding, 1099 financial consulting, and credentialing, privileging, and licensing assistance