Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician
Not Specified, CA, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- psychiatrist
- mental health physician
- locum tenens
This part-time locum tenens position seeks a Russian-speaking psychiatrist or psychologist to provide weekly psychiatric care to senior patients in a community-based program in Northern California. The role includes clinical patient care and monthly educational support for the multidisciplinary care team, primarily serving Russian-speaking seniors and Ukrainian refugees. The position requires board certification, California licensure, and fluency in Russian, with competitive pay and benefits including malpractice coverage and paid travel.
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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




