Locum Tenens Psychiatry: General Job in Corcoran, California

• Position Type: Locum Tenens
• Recruited Specialty: Psychiatry: General
• Does the Physician Need To Be Trained In Specialty Being Recruited: No
• State License Required: No
• Terms of Locums Assignment: Long Term (More than 2 months)
• How soon does the position need to be filled: 3 months or greater

Psychiatrist - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

• The Psychiatrist provides psychiatric services under clinical and administrative direction.
• Conduct crisis interventions, face-to-face interviews, and mental health evaluations.
• Conduct suicide risk assessments and participate in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team meetings.
• Document patient care and progress accurately.
• Prescribe medication and interpret laboratory results as needed.
• Adhere to mandated reporting requirements and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with patients and their families.
• Collaborate with primary care providers and other healthcare professionals.
• The Psychiatrist serves as psychiatrist-of-the-day for emergencies and follow-ups.
• Administer psychiatric treatment and maintain order within the facility.
• Wear personal protective equipment and adhere to safety protocols.
• Participate in committees and Quality Improvement Teams.
• Compile and analyze data for program requirements.
• Provide training and instruction on psychiatry principles and practices.
• Adhere to telemedicine guidelines for confidentiality and scheduling.
• Maintain medical records for telemedicine visits and comply with regulations.
• The Psychiatrist ensures equipment and connectivity meet security and operational standards.

Psychiatrist - REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 12 months of recent experience in similar psychiatric services within the last 3 years, excluding internship.
• Shall have a current license to practice in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia. All licenses held must be full and unrestricted and do not/have never had a license restricted, suspended, revoked, voluntarily revoked, voluntarily surrendered, pending action, or denied upon application.
• Must be board certified/board eligible by the ABPN.
• Must have current ACLS and BLS certified or equivalent.

• Location of Medical Training: American Medical Graduate (AMG), Foreign Medical Graduate (FMG)
• Medical Training Type: Allopathic (MD), Osteopathic (DO)
• Board Certification: Board Certified, Board Eligible
• Work Status Requirements: US Citizen, Green Card