Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Clinic in California

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-CA Title: MD Dates Needed: June 1st ongoing Shift Type: Day Shift Assignment Type: Clinic Call Required: No Board Certification Required: Negotiable Job Duration: Locums About the Facility This residential treatment facility operates as a ranch-style house serving boys and girls aged 12-17 in a therapeutic community environment. The facility features six beds, designated group therapy rooms, and extensive communal spaces that foster peer learning and community building. The campus includes outdoor recreational amenities such as a pool, barn, and citrus trees, providing physical recreation opportunities in the surrounding mountain areas. About the Facility Location Northern California offers diverse recreational opportunities ranging from scenic bay cruises around Alcatraz to exploring coastal attractions like Glass Beach and state parks featuring redwood forests. Visitors can experience unique transportation options such as the Skunk Train scenic railroad and discover natural wonders including striking rock formations and fossil beds. The region provides access to both coastal and mountainous destinations, with whale watching cruises and various outdoor activities available throughout the year. About the Clinician's Workday The psychiatrist will provide specialized psychiatric care for adolescents aged 12-17 in a residential treatment facility with a six-bed capacity. Clinical responsibilities include conducting comprehensive initial evaluations lasting 60-90 minutes, performing 30 medication checks, and managing patients with serious mental illness and dual-diagnosis conditions involving mental health and substance use disorders. The clinician must maintain onsite presence for mandatory Wednesday team meetings while having flexibility for remote work on other scheduled days. The position requires collaboration with nursing staff and utilization of AURA EMR system for documentation and treatment coordination. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: 6-8 Support Staff: Yes Patient Population: Children Call Ratio/Schedule: N/A Location Type: On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes Government: No Shift Hours: Part time (30 hours) Cases Treated: SMI, dual-diagnosis (MH and Sub Use) Average Length of Stay: Variable based on treatment needs Census: Six beds for boys and girls aged 12-17 Med Checks/Follow-up per day: 30 medication checks as part of ongoing treatment Initial Evaluation Time: 60-90 minutes Why choose Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist Digital hub for assignment details