Psychiatry Physician

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