Psychiatrist –Court Services - San Jose, CA - PT
$200 to $210 hourly
About this job
Psychiatrist (MD/DO) — Court/Forensics | Position Title: Psychiatrist (MD/DO) — Court/Forensics Location: SCVMC – Onsite Schedule: Part-Time | 20 Hours per Week | Monday–Friday Shift Options: Flexible 8 or 10-Hour Shifts Compensation: $200/hour Employment Type: Locum Tenens / Contract Position Overview SCVMC is seeking an experienced Psychiatrist with a background in forensic psychiatry to provide part-time court and forensic psychiatric services. This onsite opportunity offers a flexible weekday schedule and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary legal and behavioral health environment. The provider will perform forensic psychiatric evaluations, treatment services, and court-related responsibilities while collaborating closely with legal teams, correctional staff, and behavioral health professionals. Job Responsibilities: Job Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive forensic psychiatric evaluations Provide psychiatric assessments for court-related cases Deliver psychiatric treatment and medication management services Prepare forensic reports, documentation, and clinical summaries Provide expert testimony and court consultation as needed Collaborate with attorneys, court personnel, correctional staff, and treatment teams Participate in case reviews and multidisciplinary treatment planning Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with legal and clinical standards Evaluate competency, risk, and behavioral health status of patients within forensic settings Ensure compliance with state, legal, and professional practice guidelines Qualifications: Qualifications Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist (MD/DO) required Active California medical license required DEA registration required Fellowship training or significant experience in forensic psychiatry preferred Prior court or correctional psychiatry experience required Strong knowledge of forensic psychiatric principles and legal processes Experience providing expert testimony preferred Excellent written documentation and communication skills Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary legal and clinical teams Working Hours: Working Hours Part-time schedule 20 hours per week Monday–Friday Flexible 8 or 10-hour shift options Onsite coverage required Skills: Skills Forensic psychiatric evaluations Court and legal psychiatric documentation Expert witness testimony Psychiatric assessment and diagnosis Medication management Risk assessment and competency evaluations Crisis intervention and behavioral management Multidisciplinary collaboration Strong analytical and clinical decision-making abilities EMR documentation proficiency Knowledge of legal and regulatory compliance standards
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