Locum Tenens Physician - Psychiatrist Needed in CA

Job Description

Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Physician specializing in Psychiatry for a 240-day assignment starting Apr 27, 2026. This role involves providing essential telehealth services where patients attend onsite, managing a schedule of 8:30am-5pm, Monday through Friday. Key responsibilities include conducting patient consults and follow-ups, engaging with a multidisciplinary team, and caring for individuals with complex serious mental health conditions, often with dual diagnoses and experiences of homelessness.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide telehealth services where patients attend onsite from the facility.
• Engage in multidisciplinary team interaction.
• Participate in a full service partnership model.
• Be available for onsite work one week every two months.
• Conduct consults and follow-up appointments; new patient exams are rare (approximately 5 per month, 1 hour each), with follow-ups lasting 30 minutes.
• Manage patient documentation, with time built into the schedule.
• Treat patients with serious mental health conditions, including psychotic disorders, and support impaired and impoverished individuals.
• Care for a patient population with dual diagnoses (often involving meth or marijuana), trauma, and experiences of homelessness, facing serious mental illness.
• Ensure all patient notes are completed on 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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