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Adult Psychiatrist Location: Barstow, CA Job Type: Contract Work Setting: In-Person, Outpatient Clinic Description We are seeking an experienced Adult Psychiatrist to provide comprehensive outpatient psychiatric care in Barstow, California. This is an in-person contract opportunity with a minimum assignment duration of three months. Candidates available for 32+ hours per week are preferred, although providers available for 20+ hours per week will also be considered. The psychiatrist will assume medical responsibility for adult patients under their direct care and supervision, delivering evidence-based psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, medication management, and ongoing follow-up care while collaborating with multidisciplinary treatment teams. About the Facility Join a collaborative outpatient behavioral health practice dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care for adult patients. The team focuses on comprehensive mental health services, interdisciplinary collaboration, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in patient outcomes. Compensation Pay Rate: Details can be discussed further after applying to the job posting. Travel expenses reimbursed, including: - Mileage - Rental car - Hotel - Flight Malpractice Covered Job Responsibilities - Assume medical responsibility for adult patients under direct care and supervision. - Perform psychiatric intakes and comprehensive assessments using evidence-based practices. - Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, examinations, and develop individualized treatment plans. - Request and review medical history and treatment records from outside providers as needed. - Provide direct patient care, including psychiatric follow-up visits and medication management. - Identify patient needs requiring medical management and review laboratory results, diagnostic studies, and specialty consultations relevant to patient care. - Manage an appropriate outpatient caseload. - Prepare detailed documentation of assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and clinical summaries in compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards. - Lead multidisciplinary treatment team discussions. - Provide consultation, education, and counseling to families, caregivers, and healthcare providers regarding routine and emergency psychiatric concerns. - Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate patient care and consultation services. - Assist in drafting, reviewing, revising, and implementing standardized treatment protocols and evidence-based clinical guidelines. - Stay current with developments in psychiatry and communicate relevant clinical updates to providers and leadership. - Prepare legal documentation, written reports, and provide court testimony when required. - Maintain compliance with licensing requirements, accreditation standards, and all applicable regulatory requirements. - Complete additional duties and assignments as needed. Qualifications - Board Eligible or Board Certified Adult Psychiatrist. - Active and unrestricted California medical license (or ability to obtain). - DEA registration (if applicable). - Experience providing outpatient psychiatric care. - Strong knowledge of evidence-based psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. - Excellent clinical documentation skills. - Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team. - Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. - Knowledge of state, federal, and accreditation standards governing psychiatric practice. Working Hours - In-person, Outpatient Clinic - Contract Assignment (3+ Months) - 32+ hours per week preferred - 20+ hours per week will be considered Skills - Adult Psychiatry - Psychiatric Evaluations - Diagnostic Assessments - Medication Management - Treatment Planning - Outpatient Mental Health Care - Patient Follow-up - Crisis Assessment - Evidence-Based Clinical Practice - Clinical Documentation - EMR Documentation - Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration - Family Counseling - Care Coordination - Regulatory Compliance - Court Documentation and Testimony - Leadership of Treatment Teams