Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Merced, California

Job Description

Job Description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:  ORD-225792-MD-CA
• Title:  MD
• Dates Needed:  ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type:  Day Shift
• Assignment Type:  Outpatient
• Call Required:  No
• Board Certification Required:  Negotiable
• Job Duration:  Locums

This community mental health facility provides outpatient psychiatric services to an adult population within a structured clinical environment. The facility maintains dedicated support staff to assist with clinical operations and continuity of patient care. A long-term locum tenens psychiatrist is sought on an ongoing basis to meet the clinical needs of the population served.

The area offers a range of outdoor and cultural attractions suited to varied interests. Points of interest include tree-shaded parks, bike paths, and Lake Yosemite, which supports sailing and fishing, alongside the Merced National Wildlife Refuge, Applegate Park Zoo, and the Multicultural Arts Center. The area is home to a notable Hmong community and hosts cultural gatherings that reflect the region's diversity. Within roughly 120 miles, clinicians on assignment have access to destinations such as Yosemite, Monterey, and Sacramento, making the area a practical base for exploring Central California.

Clinicians in this role will provide full-time outpatient psychiatric services for an adult population in a community mental health setting, working day shifts totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing ongoing medication management for adult patients. Clinicians will collaborate with support staff to facilitate coordinated and effective patient care delivery. No call obligations are associated with this outpatient position.

• Case Load/PPD:  Variable
• Support Staff:  yes
• Patient Population:  Adults
• Location Type:  On-Site
• Government:  No
• Shift Hours:  Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated:  Adult outpatient psychiatric conditions in a community mental health setting
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day:  Variable
• Initial Evaluation Time:  Variable

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

LocumTenens.com specializes in the temporary placement of physicians, CRNAs, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, psychologists and social workers at healthcare facilities across the U.S. As the industry’s most-visited job board, LocumTenens.com helps healthcare organizations connect with the professionals they need to ensure patients have access to quality care.

Since 1995, LocumTenens.com has been your full-service locum tenens agency. The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. Our recruiters work on specialty teams and focus only on one specialty. This way, our medical recruiters learn the ins-and-outs and become recruiting specialists in each area.

That's what we do. Every day.

Company Description

LocumTenens.com specializes in the temporary placement of physicians, CRNAs, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, psychologists and social workers at healthcare facilities across the U.S. As the industry’s most-visited job board, LocumTenens.com helps healthcare organizations connect with the professionals they need to ensure patients have access to quality care.\r\n\r\nSince 1995, LocumTenens.com has been your full-service locum tenens agency. The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. Our recruiters work on specialty teams and focus only on one specialty. This way, our medical recruiters learn the ins-and-outs and become recruiting specialists in each area.\r\n\r\nThat's what we do. Every day.