Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist

California, California, United States

Behavioral Health Providers (Remote) Telemedicine (Remote) + Onsite Locum Options Company: MD Staffing Services, Inc. Location: California (Statewide) Job Type: Locum Tenens, Contract, Part-Time, Full-Time Schedule: Flexible

MD Staffing Services is actively recruiting Psychologists, Psychiatrists, and Behavioral Health Specialists licensed in California for upcoming telemedicine and onsite locum opportunities statewide.

We partner with healthcare organizations to deliver high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health care through modern telehealth programs and facility-based assignments. As a clinician-owned organization, we understand what mental health professionals need to succeed.

Provider Roles: Psychologist (PhD/PsyD) Psychiatrist (MD/DO) Behavioral Health Specialist / Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, LMSW)

Work Type: Remote or Onsite, 1099 Contractor Location: California Format: Telemedicine + Onsite Locum Options Schedule: Flexible Compensation: Competitive hourly rates based on specialty Classification: 1099 Independent Contractor

Responsibilities In these roles, you will provide comprehensive behavioral health services — including evaluations, counseling, medication management (for prescribing clinicians), and crisis support — via secure telehealth platforms. These positions offer excellent flexibility while allowing you to deliver high-quality care to diverse patient populations.

• Conduct virtual behavioral health assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and follow-up sessions.
• Provide psychotherapy, counseling, and evidence-based interventions appropriate to your licensure.
• Psychiatrists only: Perform medication management, prescribe, and oversee psychopharmacology treatment plans.
• Psychologists & Therapists: Deliver psychotherapy modalities including CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, and supportive counseling
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and progress.
• Collaborate with an integrated care team: physicians, PMHNPs, therapists, social workers, and a care coordinator.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation within 24 hours
• Stay current with best practices in behavioral health, psychotherapy, and mental health treatment.

Telemedicine Benefits Fully remote practice Flexible scheduling Malpractice coverage support Dedicated recruiter support Full-Service Credentialing Support Clinical & administrative support Contractor autonomy (1099)

Locum Tenens On-Site Benefits Weekly 1099 pay Flexible scheduling Travel coverage for onsite roles (flights, rental cars, lodging) Malpractice coverage Dedicated recruiter NALTO & NCQHA credentialing standards team Access to short-term and long-term assignments

Provider Qualifications Psychologist (PhD/PsyD) Active California Psychologist license Experience providing therapy via telehealth preferred Strong diagnostic and assessment skills Psychiatrist (MD/DO) Active California medical license + DEA Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry Experience with telepsychiatry preferred Behavioral Health Specialist (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, LMSW) Active California Behavioral Health license Skilled in delivering evidence-based therapy Comfortable practicing independently All Roles: Strong communication and clinical judgment Ability to work independently in a remote environment Reliable high-speed internet connection Organized and timely with documentation

About MD Staffing Services MD Staffing Services is a clinician- and veteran-owned medical staffing and telehealth organization that provides behavioral health professionals, physicians, and advanced practitioners to healthcare systems nationwide.

We partner with hospitals, clinics, correctional facilities, government agencies, and private practices to place exceptional clinicians into telemedicine and onsite roles. Our mission is to remove the administrative burden from providers so you can focus on what matters most — patient care.

We are rapidly expanding across California and are building a core team of behavioral health providers for long-term telehealth contracts and recurring onsite locum assignments.