Mental Health Psychiatrist

Overview

The Locum Tenens Mental Health Psychiatrist position supports the County of Los Angeles Department an adult outpatient program serving individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. The clinic provides psychiatric medication support group therapy and case management services to promote stabilization and recovery.

Psychiatrists conduct one-on-one evaluations and follow-up appointments with standard visit lengths of 90 minutes for initial medication evaluations 60 minutes for transfer evaluations and 30 minutes for routine follow-ups. Clinical documentation is completed in the Avatar electronic health record with occasional paper forms scanned into the system. Collaboration is supported through weekly prescriber meetings monthly all-staff meetings and daily communication via Microsoft Teams and Outlook to ensure coordinated multidisciplinary care.

This temporary assignment offers a hybrid schedule with required on-site coverage and optional telepsychiatry days depending on the staffing pattern selected.

Position Details

Job Title : Locum Tenens Mental Health Psychiatrist

Schedule : Hybrid

Two on-site days per week required (no exceptions)

On-site options :

Monday & Thursday (remote Tue / Wed / Fri)

Thursday & Friday (remote Mon / Tue / Wed)

Work Hours :

4 / 40 : 7 : 30 AM 6 : 00 PM

5 / 40 : 8 : 00 AM 4 : 30 PM

Duration : Temporary as needed (not to exceed one year)

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Evaluate diagnose and treat the mental health needs of adult clients on a temporary basis.

Assess the need for psychotropic medication; prescribe administer and monitor medication as clinically indicated.

Document clinical assessments and treatment responses in the electronic health record and adjust treatment plans accordingly.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide consultation on mental health assessments diagnoses treatment planning medication management and non-pharmacologic interventions.

Participate in regular case consultations to support coordinated comprehensive care.

Desirable Qualifications

Proficient computer and electronic documentation skills

Strong verbal and written communication abilities

Effective time-management and organizational skills

Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with clients staff and community partners

Ability to work independently with high attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks accurately and efficiently

Interest in and commitment to serving the community

Key Skills

Facilities Management,Copy Editing,Cloud Services,Electronics,Interpretation,Accident Investigation

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1