Physician / Psychiatry / California / Locum Tenens / Psychiatrist Job
Adelphi Staffing, LLC
San Jose, CA, 95101, USA
San Jose, CA, 95101, USA
- Healthcare
- Temporary
- psychiatrist job California
- locum tenens psychiatrist
- psychiatric assessment
This locum tenens psychiatry position in San Jose, CA involves providing outpatient clinical services to developmentally disabled patients aged 5 and above with various mental health disorders. Responsibilities include psychiatric assessments, medication management including controlled substances, and telehealth consults with flexible scheduling. The role requires an active California medical license, DEA authorization, board certification or eligibility, and experience treating this patient population within an interdisciplinary team setting.
JOB OVERVIEW
PATIENT INFORMATION
FACILITY INFORMATION
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
JOB REQUIREMENTS
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Job Title: Physician Psychiatry
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: San Jose, CA
- Service Setting: Outpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical Only
- Coverage Period: 01/01/2026 Ongoing
- Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible; 1216 hrs/week within MonFri, 8:30a5p; Onsite at least 1 day/week COVERAGE DATES
- 01/01/2026 Ongoing
PATIENT INFORMATION
- Patient Demographics: Ages 5+; Developmentally disabled patients with mental health disorders
- Patient Volume/Census: 610 clients per 7.5-hour day depending on visit type
- Admissions: No
- Phone Consults: Yes, via telehealth as needed
- Case Mix: Anxiety Disorder, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Depression, Disruptive Mood Disorder, OCD, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder; small fraction involves JV220 forms
FACILITY INFORMATION
- EMR System: Avatar NX
- Office Equipment Available: Standard outpatient clinic equipment
- Specialty Backup Available: Medical director, nurses, clinicians, case managers
- Support Staff Available: Interdisciplinary clinic team
- Reason for Coverage: Growth
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
- Hospital Privileges Required: No
- Temporary Privileges Available: No
- Credentialing Timeline: 3040 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Travel and lodging not covered; malpractice covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES
- Psychiatric assessments and evaluations
- Medication management, including controlled substances
- Mental status examinations (MSEs)
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Licenses: Active CA State License
- Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible (Certification required within 5 years of residency)
- DEA: Required; authorized to prescribe controlled substances
- Certifications: Flu vaccination; COVID vaccination or approved exemption
- Experience: Ability to treat developmental disability + mental health population
- Other Qualifications: Must enter hours in Vemsta platform; strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills; ability to work with diverse populations
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform psychiatri




