Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Clinic in Victorville, California

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id:ORD-216856-MD-CA Title:MD Dates Needed:Beginning of Oct - Longterm Shift Type:Day Shift Assignment Type:Outpatient Call Required:No Board Certification Required:Negotiable Job Duration:Locums About the Facility This county-operated Department of Mental Health (DMH) facility provides outpatient psychiatric services to adults with serious mental illness in the Southern California High Desert region. The facility maintains established clinical protocols to support continuity of psychiatric care delivery within the county mental health system. Locum tenens coverage is sought to meet the ongoing psychiatric care needs of the community served. About the Facility Location Victorville, California offers a range of attractions suited to diverse interests. Visitors may explore the California Route 66 Museum, Bottle Tree Ranch, and Mojave Narrows Regional Park, as well as shopping and entertainment options including the Mall of Victor Valley and Victor Bowl. Notable cultural destinations such as Griffith Observatory and Universal Studios Hollywood are located within approximately 62 miles of the area. About the Clinician's Workday Clinicians will provide full-time outpatient psychiatric care for adult patients with serious mental illness (SMI) during day shifts, Monday through Friday, following a schedule of either five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days per week. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and managing medications for adults presenting with SMI in an on-site outpatient setting. Documentation is completed using the EPIC EMR system. No call requirements are associated with this assignment. 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:Adult outpatient psychiatric conditions; serious mental illness (SMI) Average Length of Stay:Not applicable Census:Not applicable Med Checks/Follow-up per day:Variable Initial Evaluation Time:Variable #J-18808-Ljbffr LocumTenens.com