Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in California

A facility that serves adults with serious mental illness who may also have previous justice involvement is seeking a psychiatrist for locum tenens coverage. The program will focus on helping people to remain stable and live successfully in the community.
The facility is located in SoCal near the Sundale Country Club.
The clinician is expected to work 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on-site. While the hours may vary initially, a consistent schedule will need to be established over time. It is essential for the clinician to be on-site at least three days a week. Additionally, collaboration with two psychiatric nurse practitioners will be expected once they are permanently integrated into the team.

Dates Needed:  ASAP for 6 months. With option to go perm or remain as a locums until they hire someone permanent
Case Load/PPD:  up to 255 individuals with 75 of whom are justice-involved
Shift Type:  Day Shift
Assignment Type:  Outpatient
Assignment Duration:  Locums; Locums to Perm
Shift Hours:  Part time (20 hours)
Med Checks/Follow-up per day (OP Only):  20-30 mins
Initial Evaluation Time:  60-90 mins
Cases Treated:  SMI and those who are justice-involved
Call Required:  No
Board Certification Required:  Negotiable
Patient Population:  Adults
Government:  No

Reference ID:  ORD-180429-MD-CA