Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Outpatient Coverage in Salinas, California

LocumTenens.com

Friant, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Adobe Product Family, Behavioral Health, Child and Youth Services, Community Programs, Embedded Systems, Medications, Outpatient Care, Pediatrics, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Telehealth

LOCATION

Friant, CA

POSTED

3 days ago

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id:

ORD-215151-MD-CA Title:

MD Dates Needed:

Starting July - Ongoing Shift Type:

Day Shift Assignment Type:

Outpatient Call Required:

No Board Certification Required:

Yes Job Duration:

Locums About the Facility

This county-operated program delivers mental health and substance use services to underserved youth and young adults throughout the region via a range of community-based programs. Services encompass transitional-age youth outpatient care, a youth wellness center, and behavioral health support embedded within the juvenile justice system. The program is committed to providing integrated, trauma-informed care to vulnerable pediatric and young adult populations. About the Facility Location

Salinas, California offers a range of cultural and recreational destinations for residents and visitors. Points of interest include the National Steinbeck Center, the Steinbeck House, and the Boronda Adobe History Center, each reflecting the area's historical significance. Outdoor and leisure options encompass Toro County Park, Central Park, the Monterey Zoo, the Salinas Sports Complex, the California Rodeo Grounds, Northridge Mall, and The Farm. About the Clinician's Workday

The clinician will provide full-time outpatient psychiatric services, working 40 hours per week Monday through Friday, divided between a Juvenile Hall program serving incarcerated youth ages 1318 and a Transitional-Age Youth (TAY) program serving patients ages 1625. Onsite presence is required for the TAY program, while telehealth coverage is permitted for the Juvenile Hall program, allowing a hybrid schedule. Clinical responsibilities include conducting initial psychiatric evaluations (60 minutes), medication checks (30 minutes), and managing cases involving psychosis, severe depression, early-onset bipolar disorder, severe OCD, and related conditions. Board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is required for this position.

Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD:

10-12 Support Staff:

Yes Patient Population:

All Ages Call Ratio/Schedule:

N/A Location Type:

On-Site Government:

No Shift Hours:

Full time (40 hours) Cases Treated:

Formerly incarcerated youth (ages 13?18);

transitional-age youth (ages 16?25) with psychosis, depression, bipolar, and OCD. Average Length of Stay:

Not applicable Census:

Not applicable Med Checks/Follow-up per day:

30 minutes Initial Evaluation Time:

60 minutes

Why choose LocumTenens.com?

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm

Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet

Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist

Digital hub for assignment details

About the Company

LocumTenens.com

Welcome to a Career Opportunity with LocumTenens.com! We are a member of the Jackson Healthcare family of companies, the third largest healthcare staffing company in the U.S., serving more than 7 million patients in over 1,400 healthcare facilities. You will find us included among Atlanta's Best Places to Work and ranked #6 on Fortune 2018 Best Companies to Work for in Health Care and Biopharma. When hospitals or medical facilities are understaffed, they rely on us to find them the right temporary healthcare providers on demand. Patients Need Doctors – that’s where we come in … and you don’t need a medical degree! Demand is high and career opportunities are expanding.

COMPANY SIZE

1,000 to 1,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

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