Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in California

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id : ORD-196189-MD-CA Title : MD Dates Needed : August - Ongoing Shift Type : Day Shift Assignment Type : Outpatient Call Required : No Board Certification Required : Negotiable Job Duration : Locums About the Facility A correctional facility is seeking a psychiatrist for locum tenens coverage starting ASAP. The facility has a max capacity of 1,232 inmates and houses both males and females. About the Facility Location The facility is situated about 12 miles NW of downtown Bakersfield, in a semi-industrial area. It sits near well-traveled farm roads and is just East of State Route 99 and West of Route 65 making it accessible via a short drive on major highways. About the Clinician's Workday The schedule is Monday-Friday with guaranteed 40 hours per week. They would also consider 2 part-time MDs. The EMR is being confirmed; it used to be Cerner. Clinicians must be Board Certified or truly Board Eligible. Patients are referred from the general population of the Kern County Jail. Client request for services due to MH symptomology, or for competency restoration treatment services. Services are rendered to clients with a variety of symptomology, including patients with / high acuity of mental illness. Additional Job Details Case Load / PPD : 10-15 Support Staff : Yes Patient Population : Adults Call Ratio / Schedule : N / A Location Type : On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required : Yes Government : No Shift Hours : Full time (40 hours) Med Checks / Follow-up per day : 30 Initial Evaluation Time : 60 Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment : \r\n\u0009\u0009 Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm \r\n\u0009\u0009 Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet \r\n\u0009\u0009 Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist \r\n\u0009\u0009 Digital hub for assignment details