Psychiatry - Geriatrics Physician
Not Specified, CA, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- geriatric psychiatry
- Russian-speaking psychiatrist
- locum tenens
This position is for a Russian-speaking psychiatrist or psychologist providing part-time locum tenens coverage in a community-based geriatric program in Northern California. The role entails weekly patient care and monthly educational sessions for the multidisciplinary care team, focusing on Russian-speaking seniors including Ukrainian refugees. Candidates must be board-certified, licensed in California, and experienced in psychiatry or psychology with fluency in Russian.
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DescriptionA senior-focused community program is seeking a Russian-speaking psychiatrist or psychologist to provide locum tenens coverage. This opportunity includes weekly patient care and monthly team education in a culturally specific setting.
Location: Northern California
Publish Date: 9/24/2025
Status: Active
Specialty: Psychiatry or Psychology, MD/DO or PhD/PsyD
Position Type: Locum tenens, part-time
Certification Requirements: Board Certified in Psychiatry or Psychology
License Requirements: California license required
Patient Mix: Primarily Russian-speaking seniors, including Ukrainian refugees
Setting: Community-based adult program
Schedule:
One day per week
Seven-hour shift
Day of week flexible; consistent weekly schedule preferred
Three hours per month dedicated to care team education
Support Staff: Multidisciplinary care team
Clinical Responsibilities:
Psychiatric or psychological care for senior patients
Educational support for care team
Experience Requirements: Experienced providers only; fluency in Russian required
EMR: Not specified
Dates: Starting ASAP - ongoing
Dedicated, specialty-specific consultants
Signature "Red Carpet" Service
Malpractice coverage included
Competitive pay
Paid travel and housing
Full-service locum and perm staffing
NALTO member
Purpose-driven mission to improve patient care




