Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at ER in California

Job description

About the facility

This facility provides emergency psychiatric services and seeks locum tenens coverage from August 2026 through August 2027. The facility maintains dedicated resources and documentation systems to support effective delivery of psychiatric care in an emergency environment. Clinicians will work on-site within a structured emergency setting designed to meet the needs of adult patients requiring acute mental health intervention.

About the facility location

California offers a range of attractions suited to diverse interests, from coastal outdoor recreation to inland destinations with scenic landscapes and year-round activities. Opportunities for wildlife excursions, water-based recreation, theme parks, and cultural activities are available throughout the state, providing options for both outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking regional cultural experiences.

About the clinician's workday

The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric services in an emergency setting, covering day shifts, night shifts, 24-hour shifts, call, 24-hour call, and in-house call as assigned. Clinical responsibilities include conducting thorough psychiatric evaluations, delivering crisis stabilization, and providing medication management for adult patients presenting with acute psychiatric conditions. The clinician will collaborate with the emergency and interdisciplinary care team to ensure coordinated and timely treatment delivery. Board certification in psychiatry is required, and call coverage is a required component of this assignment.

Additional job details

• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: Patients presenting to the emergency setting with acute psychiatric conditions requiring evaluation and stabilization
• Average length of stay: Not applicable
• Census: Not applicable
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Variable
• Initial evaluation time: Variable

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