Locums Psychiatry Physician

We are seeking a Locums Psychiatry Physician for a long-term, part-time opportunity providing psychiatric care to developmentally disabled patients with co-occurring mental health disorders. This position is ideal for a compassionate psychiatrist who enjoys working with a multidisciplinary team and diverse patient population.

Position Highlights

• Approximately 16 hours per week, with some flexibility
• In-person office-based position — no remote option
• Long-term opportunity due to the departure of a current provider
• Compensation: $ $220 - $230 per hour, depending on experience
• Approximately 6–10 patients per 7.5-hour day, depending on new evaluations and follow-ups

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental status examinations
• Diagnose and provide ongoing medication management
• Prescribe and manage medications, including controlled substances
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clinical staff
• Treat adult and pediatric patients with developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions
• Common diagnoses include anxiety, depression, intermittent explosive disorder, disruptive mood disorder, OCD, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder
• Review labs, diagnostic studies, and consultations as appropriate
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, clinicians, case managers, and other members of the care team
• Provide education and support to families and caregivers
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation
• Participate in quality improvement and case review activities as needed
• Complete legal or court-related documentation when required, including a small number of JV-220 cases

Requirements

• Active California Medical License
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Adult and/or Child Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
• Board certification strongly preferred; Board Eligible candidates will be considered
• Board certification must be obtained within 5 years of residency
• Must be comfortable treating pediatric patients
• Eligible for Medicare and Medi-Cal certification
• Authorized to prescribe controlled substances
• Flu vaccination required, or approved medical/religious exemption
• COVID-19 vaccination required, or approved medical/religious exemption
• Ability to document hours through the required timekeeping platform