Psychiatry Locum Opportunity in California

Job Description Coverage Needed January 1, 2026 - Ongoing Looking for 12-16 hrs per week Can be flexible with hours but must be one day in clinic per week Schedule Monday Friday 830am 5pm Clinical Details Performs needed psychiatric assessments, and provides ongoing medication management services for referred developmentally disabled patients with mental health disorders Assumes psychiatric assessments/evaluations and mental status examinations (MSEs) of patients/clients and providing diagnosis according to the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) approved by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Use Hopes current electronic health record system and follow Santa Clara County Psychiatric Medical Guidelines. Interface closely with medical director, nurses, clinicians and case managers for a client-centered approach to mental health care Obtains and reviews data, including laboratory and other diagnostic procedures or consultations pertinent to the evaluation and treatment of patients/clients Provides detailed written reports of assessments/evaluations, MSEs, diagnoses and summaries of treatment provided, and completes all medical records as required Provides specialized input in the development and implementation of individualized mental health treatment planning for assigned patients/clients, including diagnosis in collaboration with the clinical staff Provides psychiatric services in outpatient clinics (via telehealth, and/or in the office) Provides consultation, review, and peer guidance for other psychiatrists or therapists in the evaluation and treatment of patients Consults with the medical director or clinic Director about policies and issues relating to the evaluation and treatment of mental health patients/clients as necessary Participates in quality assurance, quality improvement and performance improvement programs and activities when needed Provides expert advice and counseling for client families and care givers regarding patient/client issues, problems and course of treatment, presenting information about mental health diagnoses, intellectual disabilities and how the two intersect Prepares legal and other court-related documents, written reports, and various forms when deemed necessary and appropriate Requirements BC or BE by American board of psychiatry and neurology in adult and/or child psychiatry Active CA License Active CA DEA Be eligible for MediCal/Medicare certification EMR Avatar NX