Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Chico, CA

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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 physician to provide hybrid Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and addiction care services for patients in outpatient substance use treatment clinics. The physician will support patients with substance use disorders through medication management, treatment planning, and collaboration with multidisciplinary care teams.



Job Quick Facts:
• BD-852-04
• Profession: Physician
• Speciality: Psychiatrist/Internal Medicine/Family Medicine
• 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: 24 hours/week (Ideally three 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
• Patient Demography: Adults vast majority/ adolescent would be a plus as well
• Start Date: July 1 (Long-term assignment)



Requirements:
• Active CA license
• BC/BE in Addiction Medicine OR BC/BE in Psych/IM/FM with Addiction Medicine Experience
• 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:
• Provide Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for substance use disorders
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, formulate diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe and manage MAT medications / Suboxone, Methadone,Naltrexone / Vivitrol
• Supervise one Nurse Practitioner
• 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. xywuqvp

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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