Locum Tenens Physician - Psychiatrist Needed in CA

Job Description

Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist Physician for a 144-day assignment beginning Mar 23, 2026. This role primarily involves telehealth services from 8:30am to 5pm, with an onsite requirement one week every two months. You will manage a diverse patient population with serious mental health conditions, conducting consults and follow-up appointments, while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide almost entirely telehealth services, with patients accessing telehealth from the facility onsite.
• Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team and participate in full-service partnership initiatives.
• Be available for onsite work one week every two months.
• Conduct patient consults and follow-up appointments, with new patient exams being infrequent (approximately five per month).
• Attend daily team meetings from 8:30am to 9am.
• Utilize dedicated time for documentation built into the daily schedule.
• Manage and treat patients with serious mental health conditions, including psychotic disorders, and support impaired or impoverished individuals.
• Care for a patient population primarily presenting with dual diagnoses (frequently involving methamphetamines or marijuana), trauma, and experiences of homelessness and serious mental illness.
• Ensure all patient notes and documentation are completed by the end of the same day.

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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