Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Concord, California
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This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id:ORD-224524-MD-CA Title:MD Dates Needed:PRN Shift Type:Day Shift Assignment Type:Inpatient Call Required:Negotiable Board Certification Required:Yes Job Duration:Locums About the Facility This inpatient behavioral health center provides structured psychiatric services for children and adolescents requiring evaluation, stabilization, and ongoing treatment within a dedicated clinical environment. The facility operates across 2 inpatient psychiatric units and maintains clinical infrastructure to support coordinated care delivery for a pediatric patient population. Locum tenens coverage is sought on a PRN basis to maintain continuity of child and adolescent psychiatric services. About the Facility Location Concord, California is located in the East Bay region and offers a range of outdoor, dining, shopping, and entertainment options suited to varied interests. Clinicians on assignment may visit Todos Santos Plaza, explore Sunvalley Shopping Center and The Veranda, or enjoy a round of golf at Diablo Creek Golf. The area also provides access to hiking trails, national parks, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Concord Pavilion - a venue hosting notable concerts and live events - and a self-guided Taco Trail highlighting family-owned local restaurants. About the Clinician's Workday The clinician will provide inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric care on a part-time basis (30 hours per week) during day shift hours, working on-site across 2 dedicated psychiatric units. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing ongoing medication management for a pediatric patient population presenting with a wide range of psychiatric disorders, with an expected daily census of 12-14 patients. Call coverage is negotiable, with a 14-hour call component associated with this assignment. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD:12-14 Patient Population:Children Call Ratio/Schedule:14 hr call Location Type:On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes Government:No Shift Hours:Part time (30 hours) Cases Treated:Child and adolescent psychiatric conditions requiring inpatient care;wide range of psychiatric disorders Average Length of Stay:Variable Census:12-14 patients daily;2 units Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist Digital hub for assignment details