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Psychiatry Locum Tenens | California Provider Details - Specialty: Psychiatry - Job Class: Locum Tenens - Provider Type: Physician - Provider Credentials: MD/DO - Board Status: Board Eligible - Number of Positions: 1 Shift Details - Estimated Start Date: February 16, 2026 - Requested Date of Coverage and Schedule: Start date is tentative and can be discussed. There may be a need for more hours around Spring 2026. - Schedule Details: 12-16 hours/week. Facility can only accept 16 hours max at this time. - Procedures: Provide psychiatric assessments, medication management, and ongoing mental health care for developmentally disabled patients with co-occurring mental health disorders, including diagnosing per DSM criteria, completing MSEs, prescribing medication (including controlled substances), coordinating treatment plans, and delivering care via telehealth or onsite. - Certifications Needed: Requirements include an active CA license, board certification or eligibility (preferred but not required, certification to be obtained within 5 years of residency), authorization to prescribe controlled substances, flu/COVID vaccination. - Patient Population/Case Load: The role includes 6–10 patients per 7.5-hour day. - Case Mix: Primarily managing conditions such as anxiety, depression, intermittent explosive disorder, disruptive mood disorder, OCD, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder, with occasional JV-220 cases. - Other details: The psychiatrist will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, maintain compliance with Medi-Cal/Medicare standards, complete clinical documentation in the EHR, participate in quality initiatives, provide family/caregiver guidance, and prepare legal or clinical reports when needed. Licensing and Privileging - Willing to License: No - Estimated Privileging Timeline: 30-60 days We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatrist to join our team on a locum tenens basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a physician looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of mental health. If you are a qualified and passionate Psychiatrist looking to provide exceptional care in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding locum tenens position.