Psychiatry job located in California

• Job Reference Id:  ORD-212289-MD-CA
• Title:  MD
• Dates Needed:  Ongoing long term
• Shift Type:  Day Shift
• Assignment Type:  Clinic
• Call Required:  No
• Board Certification Required:  Negotiable
• Job Duration:  Perm

This county behavioral health facility in Northern California provides comprehensive psychiatric services for adults requiring community-based mental health treatment. The facility operates with established protocols and maintains a structured environment designed for effective psychiatric care delivery. The organization seeks a Medical Director to provide long-term leadership that combines administrative oversight with clinical responsibilities, including LPS evaluations and court referrals.

California offers diverse regional attractions, including outdoor recreation, cultural experiences, and year-round activities suited to a wide range of interests. The state features varied landscapes and communities that provide clinicians on assignment with accessible options for leisure and exploration throughout their time in the region.

The psychiatrist will serve as Medical Director, providing full-time administrative oversight combined with clinical responsibilities during day shifts totaling 40 hours per week. Clinical duties include conducting LPS evaluations and managing court referrals within the county behavioral health program. The clinician will coordinate with facility staff to support program operations and ensure effective psychiatric care delivery for adult patients. Prescriptive authority is required for this position, and no call obligations are associated with this role.

• Case Load/PPD:  Variable
• Patient Population:  Adults
• Location Type:  On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:  Yes
• Government:  No
• Shift Hours:  Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated:  Administrative oversight with LPS evaluations and court referrals
• Average Length of Stay:  Not applicable
• Census:  Not applicable
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day:  Variable
• Initial Evaluation Time:  Variable

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