Locum Physician; MD/DO - Psychiatry - General/ in California
Listed on 2026-01-29
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Doctor/Physician
Medical Doctor, Locum Physician, Healthcare Consultant
Location: California
Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/Other
Location: California
Employer:
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP
About the PositionLocum Jobs Online is working with to find a qualified Psychiatry MD in California!
This Job at a Glance- Job Reference
-196189-MD-CA - Title:
MD - Dates Needed:
ASAP - Shift Type:
Day Shift - Assignment Type:
Outpatient - Call
Required:
No - Board Certification
Required:
Negotiable - Job Duration:
Locums
A correctional facility is seeking a forensic psychiatrist for locum tenens coverage starting ASAP. The facility has a max capacity of 1,232 inmates and houses both males and females.
About the Facility LocationThe facility is situated about 12 miles NW of downtown Bakersfield, in a semi-industrial area. It sits near well-traveled farm roads and is just East of State Route 99 and West of Route 65 -- making it accessible via a short drive on major highways.
About the Clinician's WorkdayThe schedule is Monday-Friday with guaranteed 40 hours per week. EMR is Smartcare and clinicians must be Board Certified or truly Board Eligible. Patients are referred from the general population of the Kern County Jail. Client requests services due to MH symptomology or for competency restoration treatment services. Services are rendered to clients with a variety of symptomology, including patients with/ high acuity of mental illness.
AdditionalJob Details
- Case Load/PPD:10-15
- Support Staff:
Yes - Patient Population:
Adults - Call Ratio/
Schedule:
N/A - Location Type:
On-Site - Prescriptive Authority
Required:
Yes - Government:
No - Shift
Hours:
Full time (40 hours) - Med Checks/Follow-up per day:30
- Initial Evaluation Time:60
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