Forensic Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility Northwest of Bakersfield, California

This Job at a GlanceJob Reference Id :   ORD-196189-MD-CATitle :   MDDates Needed :   ASAPShift Type :   Day ShiftAssignment Type :   OutpatientCall Required :   NoBoard Certification Required :   NegotiableJob Duration :   LocumsAbout the FacilityA correctional facility is seeking a forensic 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 LocationThe 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 WorkdayThe schedule is Monday-Friday with guaranteed 40 hours per week. EMR is Smartcare and clinicians must be Board Certified or truly Board Eligible. Patients are referred from the general population of the Kern County Jail. Client requests 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 DetailsCase Load / PPD :   10-15Support Staff :   YesPatient Population :   AdultsCall Ratio / Schedule :   N / ALocation Type :   On-SitePrescriptive Authority Required :   YesGovernment :   NoShift Hours :   Full time (40 hours)Med Checks / Follow-up per day :   30Initial Evaluation Time :   60Why choose LocumTenens.com?Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment : Precision job matching with proprietary algorithmRapid credentialing with Axuall Digital WalletConcierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialistDigital hub for assignment details