TelePsychiatrist

Jackson and Coker is seeking a Psychiatrist for a remote locums opportunity in the California Bay Area, focusing primarily on adult and older adult outpatient coverage with a smaller component of child and adolescent care. This role offers flexibility in scheduling and the option for a hybrid or fully remote telepsychiatry model. The position requires a commitment of 3-6 hours per week, with a preference for longer assignments.

Practice Info

• Need is primarily for adult and older adult outpatient coverage plus about 10% child & adolescent ages 6-18
• For tele health they use Google Suite, Doxy.me, and WebEx (least popular platform). They give patients the option as to which platform is used.
• For adults and older adults, 45 minutes to one hour for initial evaluations and 30 minutes for medication follow ups.
• For children and adolescents, typically allow 1 to 1.5 hours for initial evaluations and 30-45 minutes for medication follow ups

Compensation

• Weekly Direct Deposit

Benefits

• Top Rated Malpractice Insurance
• In-House Travel Agency
• 24/7 Recruiter Availability
• Experienced In-House Privileging Coordinators

Shift & Schedule

• 3-6 hours a week starting as soon as credentialed and ongoing
• Client prefers hybrid of 50/50, but will consider 100% remote tele psychiatry, if necessary
• Flexible regarding days/hours worked as long as the work is done between 8AM-5PM, Monday through Friday
• No on call

Requirements

• Prefer double Board Certified Psychiatrists in adult and child/adolescent
• Must be computer savvy
• Takes about a month for credentialing process which includes a live scan and TB test
• Prefer 3-month minimum assignments, but the longer the assignment the better. Would take up to one year if possible.