Physician / Psychiatry / California / Locum Tenens / Child & Adult Psychiatrist Job

Job Quick Facts:

Specialty: Psychiatry
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Facility Location: San Jose, CA
Service Setting: Outpatient
Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
Coverage Period: Nov 2, 2026 - Ongoing
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Shift Schedule: Mon-Fri; 8a-5p
- 12-16 hrs/week
Patient Demographics: Ages 5 and up (all ages)
Patient Volume: 6-10
Support Staffs: Medical Director, Nurses, Case Managers
Case Mix: Anxiety Disorder, Intermittent explosive disorder, Depression, disruptive mood disorder, OCD, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorders
EMR: Avatar NX
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Perform psychiatric assessments, evaluations, and MSEs, providing DSM-based diagnoses
- Provide ongoing medication management for assigned patients
- Obtain and review diagnostic data, labs, and consultations relevant to patient treatment
- Advise families and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment, and intersection with developmental disabilities

Requirements:
Active CA License
BC/BE
Flu & Covid Vaccines
Local Candidate