Locum Tenens Physician - Psychiatrist Needed in CA

Job Description

We are seeking a Psychiatrist for a locum tenens assignment with our client in California, starting Feb 16, 2026, for a 200-day term. This opportunity features a Monday through Friday schedule with 8:30am to 5pm day shifts, primarily telehealth-based, with onsite presence required one week every two months. The ideal candidate will have experience prescribing medications for individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use, and should be comfortable working with transitional age youth (18-25), geriatric, and some conserved clients in a community mental health setting.

Job Details

• Location: California
• Start Date: Feb 16, 2026
• LOA: 200 days
• Provider Type Needed: Psychiatrist
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5pm; almost all telehealth with onsite presence required one week every two months

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide psychiatric care to patients with serious mental illness, including those with co-occurring substance use disorders
• Prescribe medications and monitor patient responses
• Conduct consults and follow-up visits (approximately five new patient exams per month, each one hour; follow-ups are 30 minutes)
• Interact with a multidisciplinary team as part of a full service partnership
• Deliver care to transitional age youth (18-25), geriatric patients, and some conserved clients
• Participate in both telehealth and periodic onsite clinical activities

Additional Information

• Must be comfortable with medication management for a seriously mentally ill population
• Previous community mental health experience preferred
• Experience with transitional age youth and geriatric patients strongly encouraged

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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