Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Coverage at Outpatient Facility in Chico, California

• Job Reference Id: ORD-195401-MD-CA
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: Ongoing locum tenens coverage needed
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Outpatient
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

A community mental health facility provides comprehensive telehealth psychiatric services for adults requiring specialized mental health treatment. The organization maintains modern telemedicine platforms and electronic documentation systems to ensure effective care delivery in a remote consultation environment. The facility operates with dedicated on-site support staff to assist with patient coordination and treatment planning while maintaining high standards of psychiatric care through innovative telehealth service delivery.

This area features several notable recreational destinations, with Bidwell Park serving as a prominent outdoor space for visitors and residents. The region includes educational attractions such as the Gateway Science Museum and Chico Air Museum, along with specialized venues like escape rooms and indoor play centers. Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. offers tours and tastings, representing the local brewing industry. The area encompasses both state parks and university facilities, providing diverse options for outdoor activities and cultural experiences.

The psychiatrist will provide specialized outpatient psychiatric care through telemedicine for adult patients requiring mental health treatment and medication management. Clinical duties include conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and managing medication regimens while working Monday through Thursday in a part-time telehealth capacity. The clinician will collaborate with on-site support staff to ensure coordinated care delivery and maintain detailed documentation using the facility's EMR system. The position requires no call coverage and focuses exclusively on delivering quality psychiatric services through remote consultation platforms for adults seeking mental health treatment.

• Case Load/PPD: 8-10
• Support Staff: On-site support staff and administrative personnel
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location Type: Telehealth
• Government: No
• Shift Hours: Part time (32 hours)
• Cases Treated: Adult patients requiring psychiatric evaluation and medication management
• Average Length of Stay: Not applicable for outpatient setting
• Census: Not applicable for outpatient setting
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Variable based on patient needs and treatment protocols