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Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in California City, CA
Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in California City, CALocumJobsOnline • California City, CA, United States
Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Psychiatry - General / Other in California City, CA

Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Psychiatry - General / Other in California City, CA

LocumJobsOnline • California City, CA, United States
27 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Psychiatry MD in California City, California, 93505!

About The Position

We are seeking a board-eligible or board-certified Psychiatrist for a 125-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Nov 24, 2025. This opportunity offers day shifts, Monday through Friday, providing comprehensive mental health care within a correctional facility setting. The assignment involves direct clinical care, supervision of mental health staff, and participation in civil commitment proceedings.

Job Details

  • Location : California
  • Start Date : Nov 24, 2025
  • LOA : 125 days
  • Provider Type Needed : Psychiatrist
  • Schedule : 8-hour days, 5x per week

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Report to assigned facility at designated hour to provide direct patient care and associated clinical duties
  • Participate in civil commitment proceedings
  • Assess and provide DSM diagnosis as appropriate
  • Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications
  • Deliver professional services including counseling and ordering necessary lab work
  • Supervise and provide mentorship to facility-based mental health staff
  • Collect and maintain statistics and data, prepare reports on mental health services
  • Recommend methods for improving operational efficiency and cost effectiveness
  • Accept on-call status as needed
  • Provide direct casework services and counseling to inmates / residents and their families
  • Assist in developing and implementing therapeutic programs for assigned inmates / residents
  • Prepare progress reports and recommendations regarding discharge plans
  • Serve as mental health staff liaison for group counseling and related activities
  • Assist in supervision of inmates / residents within the facility and during community activities
  • Maintain and monitor confidentiality of records, audit files to ensure all services are documented
  • Assist in coordinating services provided by contract personnel
  • Prepare and maintain various operational records and reports
  • Attend staff meetings and group activities essential for effective service delivery
  • Utilize established corporate, facility, and correctional policies; exercise independent judgment as needed
  • Review, process, and respond to lawsuits; attend court hearings as necessary
  • Additional Information

  • Active California medical license required
  • US Citizenship required for ICE clearance; expedited clearance process in place
  • Candidates will undergo thorough background and credit investigation
  • Benefits

  • Strong compensation
  • Travel-related expenses covered
  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
  • Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
  • What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

    Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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    About Wellhart, LLC

    Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.

    Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client / provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.

    Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to :

  • Travel the United States and see new places.
  • Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
  • Set your own schedule.
  • Earn more money than permanent providers.
  • Experience new practice settings.
  • Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.
  • Join the Wellhart team!

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