Locum Tenens Physician - Psychiatrist Needed in CA

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Psychiatrist Physician for a 202-day assignment starting Mar 30, 2026, in CA. This role primarily involves telehealth services, where patients attend onsite at a facility to participate, alongside required onsite presence 1 week every 2 months. The schedule is 8:30am-5pm, including daily team meetings and built-in documentation time, focusing on consults, follow-ups, and managing serious mental health conditions within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide almost all telehealth services, with patients attending in-person at the facility for telehealth sessions.
• Engage in multidisciplinary team interaction.
• Participate in a full service partnership model.
• Be able to go onsite 1 week every 2 months.
• Conduct consults and follow-up appointments. New patient exams are rare, averaging about 5 per month (1 hour duration), with follow-ups typically 30 minutes.
• Attend daily team meetings from 8:30am-9am.
• Manage documentation with dedicated time built into the schedule; notes are due the same day.
• Treat serious mental health conditions, including psychotic disorders, working with impaired and impoverished individuals.
• Address a patient population where almost all individuals have dual diagnoses (often involving methamphetamine or marijuana use) and trauma, many experiencing homelessness and serious mental illness.

Additional Information

• EMR: Smartcare

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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