Locum Psychiatry Physician — Developmental Disabilities

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 303,000 - 317,000; Part time

Job summary

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. seeks a Locums Psychiatry Physician for a long-term, part-time opportunity in California. The role involves in-person, office-based care for developmentally disabled patients with co-occurring mental health disorders, approximately 16 hours weekly.

Responsibilities include comprehensive evaluations, medication management, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Must have an active CA license and be board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active California medical license.
• Board certification in Psychiatry preferred; eligible candidates considered if within 5 years of residency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental status examinations.
• Provide ongoing medication management and adjust regimens as needed.
• Prescribe medications, including controlled substances, and collaborate on treatment plans.
• Treat adults and pediatric patients with developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team and educate families and caregivers.

Skills

Psychiatry

Clinical collaboration

Documentation

Education

MD license in California

Board Certification in Psychiatry

Job description

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. seeks a Locums Psychiatry Physician for a long-term, part-time opportunity in California. The role involves in-person, office-based care for developmentally disabled patients with co-occurring mental health disorders, approximately 16 hours weekly.

Responsibilities include comprehensive evaluations, medication management, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Must have an active CA license and be board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry.