Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Clinic in Northern California

Job description

About the facility

This residential treatment facility in Northern California specializes in comprehensive care for adolescent girls with addiction and mental health challenges. The facility provides a structured environment focused on healing and recovery through evidence-based treatment approaches. The organization maintains a commitment to delivering quality psychiatric services in a supportive residential setting.

About the facility location

California offers diverse outdoor recreation opportunities including wilderness parks, regional parks, and scenic beaches suitable for various activities. The region provides access to notable landmarks and attractions along an expansive coastline, with options ranging from hiking trails to art galleries and marine-based tours. Residents can explore various parks, participate in outdoor activities, and experience unique attractions that showcase the area's natural beauty and cultural offerings.

About the clinician's workday

The clinician will provide specialized psychiatric care for adolescent girls with addiction and mental health issues through telehealth services. The position requires board certification and prescriptive authority to manage complex cases including sexual and physical abuse, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, depression, and ADHD. The role involves conducting psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing treatment planning for a residential treatment facility population. Day shift coverage with no call requirements allows for focused patient care during standard business hours.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 8-10
• Support staff: Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support
• Patient population: Children
• Location type: Telehealth
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift hours: Part time (20 hours)
• Cases treated: Sexual and physical abuse, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, depression, and ADHD cases
• Average length of stay: Not applicable for outpatient setting
• Census: Not applicable for outpatient setting
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Variable based on patient needs
• Initial evaluation time: Standard psychiatric evaluation timeframes

Your dedicated recruiter

Devin VanDeWark

Call / Text: (678) 327-0445
Email: devin.vandewark@locumtenens.com

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