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Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Facility in California

LocumTenens.com
Friant, CA, 93626, USA
  • Healthcare
  • Full-time
Our job summary
Flexible locum schedule with ongoing outpatient work in Riverside, CA. Provide adult outpatient psychiatry (locum tenens), Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, min 30 hrs/wk (typical 40 hrs), on-site in Riverside, CA. Ongoing assignment; uses myAvatar EMR. Initial evals 90 min; med checks 30–60 min. - MD or DO with active CA medical license - Experience treating adults with severe/persistent mental illness - Comfortable with outpatient community mental health and crisis intervention - Ability to work with myAvatar EMR - Available ASAP for ongoing locum coverage
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This Job at a Glance
  • Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-CA
  • Title: MD
  • Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
  • Shift Type: Day Shift
  • Assignment Type: Outpatient
  • Call Required: No
  • Board Certification Required: No
  • Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility

This adult mental health clinic provides comprehensive services for individuals with severe and persistent mental health problems requiring specialized psychiatric care. The facility offers crisis intervention, psychiatric assessments, recovery management, medication services, case management, and dual-diagnosis treatment. The organization maintains modern documentation systems and established protocols to ensure effective treatment delivery for adults requiring community-based behavioral health services.

About the Facility Location

Riverside offers visitors a blend of university campus attractions and historic charm, centered around UC Riverside at 900 University Ave. The area features free attractions like the UC Riverside Botanical Gardens, the Mission Inn Avenue district with dining and shopping, and various county parks for outdoor activities. Located in California‘s inland region, Riverside provides educational tours, escape room entertainment, and pedestrian-friendly areas that reflect both the university‘s academic focus and the city‘s historical character.

About the Clinician‘s Workday

The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive outpatient psychiatric care for adults requiring mental health treatment, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a minimum of 30 hours per week. Clinical duties include conducting 90-minute initial psychiatric evaluations and 30-60 minute medication checks for community mental health patients using the myAvatar EMR system. The clinician will deliver specialized care for adults with severe and persistent mental health problems requiring crisis intervention, recovery management, and medication services.


Additional Job Details
  • Case Load/PPD: Variable
  • Support Staff: Yes
  • Patient Population: Adults
  • Call Ratio/Schedule: N/A
  • Location Type: On-Site
  • Government: No
  • Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
  • Cases Treated: CMH Type patients
  • Average Length of Stay: Not applicable
  • Census: Not applicable
  • Med Checks/Follow-up per day: 30-60 minute medication checks for adult patients requiring ongoing psychiatric care and medication management
  • Initial Evaluation Time: 90 minutes for comprehensive initial psychiatric evaluations

Why choose LocumTenens.com?

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
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