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This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id:ORD-225789-MD-CA Title:MD Dates Needed:ASAP Shift Type:Day Shift Assignment Type:Outpatient Call Required:No Board Certification Required:Yes Job Duration:Locums; Locums to Perm About the Facility This outpatient clinic delivers psychiatric services to an adult population with serious mental illness, including support for co-occurring substance use disorders, forensic issues, and housing needs. The facility maintains dedicated support staff to assist with clinical operations and continuity of patient care. An on-site locum tenens psychiatrist is sought on an ongoing basis to meet the clinical needs of the population served. About the Facility Location The state offers a range of outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking, water activities, and scenic drives. Residents and visitors have access to diverse natural landscapes, cultural institutions, and year-round activities. The region supports a variety of lifestyles, from coastal and rural settings to urban environments with arts, science, and historical attractions. About the Clinician's Workday Clinicians in this role will provide full-time outpatient psychiatric services for an adult population, working day shifts totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include conducting initial psychiatric evaluations (60 minutes) and medication management follow-up appointments (30 minutes) for adults presenting with serious mental illness, including co-occurring substance use, forensic issues, and housing-related needs. Addiction experience is preferred but not required for clinicians considered for this position. No call coverage is required. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD:8-10 Support Staff:yes Patient Population:Adults Location Type:On-Site Government:No Shift Hours:Full time (40 hours) Cases Treated:Adult outpatient psychiatric conditions including serious mental illness, co-occurring substance use disorders, forensic issues, and housing-related needs Med Checks/Follow-up per day:30 minutes per medication management follow-up appointment Initial Evaluation Time:60 minutes per initial psychiatric evaluation 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