LOCUMS - TELEHEALTH Psychiatrist (Adult and/or Child) in CA

Location: California (Onsite 1 day/week required) Schedule: 12–16 hours/week, Mon–Fri, 8:30a–5p (flexible) Start Date: Targeting Jan 1 (flexible) Setting: Outpatient clinical office serving developmentally disabled patients Type: Ongoing assignment – local/drive-in candidates preferred Core Responsibilities • Conduct psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and MSEs following DSM criteria • Provide diagnoses, medication management, and treatment planning • Collaborate with the Medical Director, nursing staff, and clinical team • Document all assessments and treatments in the EHR (per county guidelines) • Participate in outpatient and/or telehealth visits • Provide consultation and peer review for providers • Contribute to quality improvement and performance initiatives • Educate families/caregivers on diagnoses, medications, and treatment plans • Prepare reports and legal documentation as needed Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • Strong proficiency in adult and/or child psychiatry • Experience with medication management & prescribing controlled substances • Understanding of Medi-Cal, Medicare, and County Mental Health billing guidelines • Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills • Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary care model • Commitment to community-based care and cultural competence Candidate Requirements • Active California medical license • Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC required within 5 years of residency) • Flu and COVID vaccination (or approved exemption) • Must log hours in Vemsta platform • Must be onsite at least 1 day/week Environment Clinical office setting within a collaborative interdisciplinary team; includes patient-facing visits, documentation, and administrative tasks. Job Responsibilities: Strong proficiency in adult and/or child psychiatry Experience with medication management & prescribing controlled substances Understanding of Medi-Cal, Medicare, and County Mental Health billing guidelines Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary care model Commitment to community-based care and cultural competence Qualifications: Active California medical license Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC required within 5 years of residency) Flu and COVID vaccination (or approved exemption) Must log hours in Vemsta platform Must be onsite at least 1 day/week Working Hours: Schedule: 12–16 hours/week, Mon–Fri, 8:30a–5p (flexible) Start Date: Targeting Jan 1 (flexible) Setting: Outpatient clinical office serving developmentally disabled patients Skills: Strong proficiency in adult and/or child psychiatry Experience with medication management & prescribing controlled substances Understanding of Medi-Cal, Medicare, and County Mental Health billing guidelines Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary care model Commitment to community-based care and cultural competence