Locum Part-Time Psychiatrist for Developmental Disability

Locums; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 386,000 - 441,000; Part time

Job summary

Locums in San Jose, CA seeks a Psychiatry Physician for part-time psychiatric care, performing comprehensive assessments and ongoing medication management for developmentally disabled patients with co-occurring mental health disorders.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, and experienced in adult and/or child psychiatry, with responsibilities including evaluations, prescribing and monitoring medications, and ensuring compliant medical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management.
• Prescribe and monitor medications, including controlled substances.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
• Deliver reimbursable services under Medicare, Medi-Cal, Regional Centers, County Mental Health, and other funding sources.
• Maintain timely medical documentation in compliance with regulations.
• Participate in quality assurance and case review meetings.

Skills

Psychiatry

Patient care

Medication management

Education

Medical degree (MD) or DO

Job description

Locums in San Jose, CA seeks a Psychiatry Physician for part-time psychiatric care, performing comprehensive assessments and ongoing medication management for developmentally disabled patients with co-occurring mental health disorders.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, and experienced in adult and/or child psychiatry, with responsibilities including evaluations, prescribing and monitoring medications, and ensuring compliant medical documentation.