Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in California

• Job Reference Id:  ORD-217692-MD-CA
• Title:  MD
• Dates Needed:  ASAP - September
• Shift Type:  Day Shift
• Assignment Type:  Clinic
• Call Required:  No
• Board Certification Required:  Negotiable
• Job Duration:  Locums

This county-operated outpatient clinic delivers child and adolescent psychiatric services in northern California. The facility operates on a hybrid model, supporting both onsite and remote care delivery to meet the needs of its pediatric patient population. The clinic is committed to providing coordinated mental health services to children in the community.

California offers a diverse range of regional attractions, outdoor recreation, and year-round activities across its many distinct areas. Residents and visitors have access to coastal destinations, mountain regions, and a variety of cultural and entertainment options throughout the state. The region provides opportunities for both urban and outdoor experiences, making it a varied and accessible location for professionals relocating or traveling for assignment.

The clinician will provide outpatient psychiatric services for child and adolescent patients in a county mental health clinic setting, working 24 hours per week during day shift hours. Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing ongoing medication management for pediatric patients. The position operates on a hybrid model, accommodating both onsite and remote care delivery. No call obligations are associated with this outpatient position, and prescriptive authority is required.

• Case Load/PPD:  Variable
• Patient Population:  Children
• Location Type:  Hybrid
• Prescriptive Authority Required:  Yes
• Government:  No
• Shift Hours:  Part time (24 hours)
• Cases Treated:  Child and adolescent psychiatric conditions
• Average Length of Stay:  Not applicable
• Census:  Not applicable
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day:  Variable
• Initial Evaluation Time:  Variable

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