Locum Tenens Physician - Psychiatrist Needed in CA
- ID: 217382A
- Updated April 21st, 2026
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- Job ID 217382A
- Job Title Physician - Psychiatrist
- Provider Type Physician
- Specialty Psychiatry
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State CA
- Practice Setting Mental Health
- Duration
Job Description
We are seeking a Psychiatrist for a 104-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Jun 1, 2026. This full-time role operates from 8:30am-5pm, focusing predominantly on telehealth consults and follow-ups for patients with serious mental health conditions, including dual diagnoses, within a multidisciplinary team setting. The selected Physician will provide onsite care one week every two months, with patients attending telehealth sessions from the facility.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Manage a caseload primarily via telehealth, with patients conducting sessions from the facility.
- Engage in multidisciplinary team interactions.
- Participate in a full-service partnership model.
- Provide onsite care for one week every two months.
- Perform patient consultations and follow-ups; new patient exams are rare.
- Participate in daily team meetings from 8:30am-9am.
- Utilize dedicated time for documentation built into the schedule.
- Treat patients with serious mental health conditions, including psychotic disorders, and those who are impaired or impoverished.
- Manage a patient population predominantly with dual diagnoses (e.g., meth, marijuana, trauma), often experiencing homelessness and serious mental illness.
- Ensure all patient notes are completed and submitted 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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Job Benefits
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided