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🧠 PRN Psychiatrist – Contra Costa County 💰 $200–$225/hr | Flexible Schedule Overview: Seeking a flexible, adaptable Psychiatrist to provide coverage across multiple facilities throughout California. This role is ideal for physicians who enjoy variety, autonomy, and broad clinical exposure. What You’ll Do: - Provide care across inpatient, outpatient, consult/liaison, and ED settings - Conduct psychiatric evaluations & medication management - Develop and implement treatment plans - Perform risk assessments & involuntary holds (5150s) - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams - Complete EMR documentation - Assist with coverage gaps and shift handoffs Requirements: - Active California medical license - Board Certified or Board Eligible – Psychiatry - Comfortable in varied clinical environments - Strong communication & teamwork skills - Willingness to travel throughout California Schedule: - Highly flexible – days, evenings, nights, weekends available - Opportunities for ongoing or short-term assignments Compensation & Perks: - 💰 $200–$225/hour - 📅 Flexible scheduling options - 🔄 Variety of settings = no burnout routine Why This Role: - Perfect for psychiatrists who want flexibility + consistent income - Exposure to diverse patient populations & settings - Designed for urgent, high-impact coverage needs Job Responsibilities: Job Responsibilities: Provide psychiatric care across inpatient, outpatient, consult/liaison, and emergency settings Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management Develop and implement individualized treatment plans Perform risk assessments, crisis intervention, and initiate involuntary holds (5150s) Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including nursing, social work, and case management Document all encounters in electronic medical records (EMR) Communicate effectively with patients, families, and community resources Assist with PRN coverage needs, shift handoffs, and continuity of care Adhere to facility protocols, state regulations, and quality standards Qualifications: Qualifications: Active California medical license (required) Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry Experience in inpatient, outpatient, ER, or consult/liaison settings preferred Ability to perform psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and risk assessments Familiarity with 5150/5585 involuntary hold procedures Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-acuity environments Ability to adapt quickly to new clinical settings and workflows Reliable, flexible, and responsive for PRN coverage needs Working Hours: Working Hours: PRN / As-Needed Coverage Flexible scheduling based on facility needs and provider availability Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays Opportunities for ongoing or block scheduling depending on site needs Typical shift lengths range from 8–12 hours Skills: Skills: Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills Proficiency in psychiatric evaluations and medication management Ability to perform risk assessments and crisis intervention Knowledge of 5150/5585 procedures and emergency psychiatry Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams Strong documentation and EMR proficiency Ability to adapt quickly to new environments and workflows Solid time management and organizational skills High level of professionalism, reliability, and accountability