Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Coverage at Residential Treatment Facility in California

Job description

About the facility

This residential treatment facility provides comprehensive psychiatric services for adults requiring structured mental health care. The organization maintains established protocols and modern telehealth technology to ensure effective psychiatric treatment delivery in a residential environment. The facility operates with support staff to assist clinicians in providing quality care for patients requiring residential treatment services. The organization seeks locum psychiatrists to provide ongoing coverage starting July 1st.

About the facility location

This Northern California region offers diverse outdoor experiences ranging from coastal activities to inland wine country excursions. Visitors can explore redwood forests through scenic drives and historic train rides, with whale watching opportunities available along the coastline. The area features wine tours through Napa Valley and Sonoma, as well as day trips to Yosemite National Park for those seeking mountain landscapes. The region contains numerous hidden attractions and scenic viewpoints that showcase California's natural diversity.

About the clinician's workday

The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric care for adults in a residential treatment setting through telehealth services. Clinical duties include conducting psychiatric evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and managing medications for patients requiring residential mental health treatment. The clinician will work part-time for 8 hours every other week with support staff assistance. The position requires board certification and prescriptive authority for treating adult patients in the residential treatment environment. Documentation will be maintained through electronic systems to ensure effective care delivery.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 2-8 avg 4
• Support staff: yes
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: Telehealth
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift hours: Part time (4 hours)
• Cases treated: Adults in residential treatment setting
• Average length of stay: Not applicable
• Census: Not applicable
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Variable
• Initial evaluation time: Variable

Your dedicated recruiter

Kenzie Stulack

Call / Text: (678) 690-7740
Email: kstulack@locumtenens.com

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