Psychiatry Locum

Job Overview:

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and medication management.

• Treat patients with developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions.

• Work with patients across age groups, including children and adults.

• Collaborate with the medical director, nurses, clinicians, and case managers.

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and individualized treatment plans.

• Common conditions include anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, intermittent explosive disorder, and schizoaffective disorder.

Schedule Flexibility:

• 12 16 hours per week, with a maximum of 16 hours currently.

• Flexible scheduling options, such as 3 4 hours per day across multiple days or longer shifts.

• Monday Friday, between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM.

• A consistent weekly schedule can be arranged in coordination with the clinic.

Candidate Requirements:

• Active California medical license.

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Adult and/or Child Psychiatry (preferred).

• Must be comfortable treating both children and adults; adult-only providers will not be considered.

• Must be authorized to prescribe controlled substances.

• Eligible for Medicare and Medi-Cal certification.

• Must be willing to work onsite in the San Jose area.

• Must reside within approximately 30 miles of ZIP code 95128. Fly-in candidates will not be considered.

• COVID-19 and flu vaccinations required, with applicable medical or religious exemptions considered.

Additional Information:

• Long-term opportunity due to the departure of a current provider.

• Approximately 6 10 patients per 7.5-hour shift, depending on appointment types.

• Interview required.

• No travel or mileage reimbursement.