Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/Other
Location: Chico, CA
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Psychiatry MD in Chico, California, 95926!
Adelphi is seeking a psychiatrist to provide hybrid psychiatric services at an outpatient facility in Oroville/Chico Area, California. The psychiatrist will conduct psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide ongoing psychiatric care for adult patients in a collaborative outpatient setting.
Job Quick Facts:
• BD-852-03
• Profession: Physician
• Speciality: Psychiatrist
• Location: Oroville/Chico Area, CA
• Facility Type: Behavioral Health Clinic
• Service Setting: Outpatient
• Job Type: Contract
• Coverage Type: Tele-psychiatry with one week for on site visits every month/quarter
• Shift Schedule: 36 hours/week (Ideally 8-hour days (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with 1-hour lunch)
• Call Schedule: No on call
• Patient visits: 60 minutes, Follow-up visits: 30 minutes, Maximum of 14 follow-ups/day if schedule is full, No-show rate: Approximately 25%
• Documentation/Admin Time: 1 hour per day included in schedule
• Start Date: April 1 (Long-term assignment)
Requirements:
• Active CA license
• BC/BE
• DEA License
• Valid US driver’s license upon date of application. Must obtain California driver’s license following hire date per California DMV regulations
Responsibilities:
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, formulate diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide ongoing medication management and psychotherapy as needed.
• Perform crisis intervention, including prescribing and administering emergency medications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and support services including NPs, counselors, therapists, and case managers.
• Evaluate patients for voluntary/involuntary commitment and complete required documentation.
• Maintain detailed and compliant medical records, including assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Support continuity of care for patients engaged in day treatment and substance use programs.
• Any other duties as assigned.
About Adelphi Locums
Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.
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