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Temporary
Psychiatrist - General
USD 215 - 250 per hour
Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 2386247
*Contractor Role |* *Work Schedule:* On-site, in-person role requiring 1 to 5 days per week (available weekdays and/or weekends).
*Job Summary:* The Psychiatrist delivers comprehensive psychiatric care—including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management—within an on-site behavioral health environment. Collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will perform clinical assessments, prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, review medical records, and champion high-quality, recovery-oriented services. This role also provides clinical consultation to Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and requires LPS Designation certification to facilitate 5150/5585 applications in compliance with relevant laws and regulations, offering a vital opportunity to support individuals facing acute behavioral health challenges.
*Qualifications:*
*Education:* Doctor of Medicine (MD or DO).
*Experience:* Clinical experience working with adolescents and adults in crisis settings. Background with County mental health, child welfare, and/or probation systems and services is preferred.
*Licenses & Certifications:*
* Current California state medical license in good standing with the medical board
* Current DEA license
* Current malpractice insurance
* LPS Certification for 5150/5585 holds (if applicable)
Pay: $215.00 - $250.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
*Job Summary:* The Psychiatrist delivers comprehensive psychiatric care—including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management—within an on-site behavioral health environment. Collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will perform clinical assessments, prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, review medical records, and champion high-quality, recovery-oriented services. This role also provides clinical consultation to Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and requires LPS Designation certification to facilitate 5150/5585 applications in compliance with relevant laws and regulations, offering a vital opportunity to support individuals facing acute behavioral health challenges.
*Qualifications:*
*Education:* Doctor of Medicine (MD or DO).
*Experience:* Clinical experience working with adolescents and adults in crisis settings. Background with County mental health, child welfare, and/or probation systems and services is preferred.
*Licenses & Certifications:*
* Current California state medical license in good standing with the medical board
* Current DEA license
* Current malpractice insurance
* LPS Certification for 5150/5585 holds (if applicable)
Pay: $215.00 - $250.00 per hour
Work Location: In person