Psychiatrist - Mental Health Clinic

This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id: ORD-MD-CA
Title: MD
Dates Needed: Early July - Ongoing
Shift Type: Day Shift
Assignment Type: Outpatient
Call Required: No
Board Certification Required: Negotiable
Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility This well-established county-operated outpatient behavioral health clinic serves the Southern California High Desert region with comprehensive mental health services. The facility provides specialized care for children, youth, adults, and older adults requiring community-based behavioral health treatment. The organization maintains modern systems and protocols to ensure effective psychiatric care delivery within the county mental health system.
About the Facility Location San Bernardino County offers diverse recreational opportunities ranging from outdoor adventures like off-road UTV experiences and Joshua Tree National Park scenic tours to family attractions including the Big Bear Alpine Zoo and mountain resorts. The area features numerous parks and trails such as Yucaipa Regional Park, Santa Ana River Trail, and Lake Gregory Trail, providing options for hiking and outdoor activities. Popular destinations include the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway located 6.5 miles away and major theme parks like Disneyland Park California at 10 miles distance.
About the Clinician's Workday The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive outpatient psychiatric care for adults during Monday-Friday day shifts working 32-40 hours per week on-site with no telehealth option. Clinical responsibilities include conducting 90-minute initial evaluations and 60-minute medication management visits for patients with serious mental illness requiring behavioral health services. The clinician will utilize the myAVATAR EMR system for all documentation and work within the county-operated outpatient clinic environment. Credentialing process takes approximately 3-5 weeks for this position.
Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD: 10-12
Support Staff: Yes
Patient Population: Adults
Call Ratio/Schedule: N/A
Location Type: On-Site
Government: No
Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
Cases Treated: SMI
Average Length of Stay: Not applicable
Census: Not applicable
Med Checks/Follow-up per day: 60
Initial Evaluation Time: 90
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