Locum Tenens Psychiatrist

CARIN Alliance; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 255,000 - 303,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Negotiated pay

Weekly deposits

Complimentary housing and travel

Malpractice coverage

Credentialing and privileging support

Job summary

CARIN Alliance is seeking a licensed psychiatrist to provide high-quality psychiatric care within California correctional facilities, including jails and juvenile detention centers. The role focuses on adults and adolescents in ongoing sessions across multiple treatments.

The position covers acute stabilization, crisis intervention, medication management, and full mental health services, with a temporary-to-permanent arrangement and a four-day workweek with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in correctional healthcare or emergency psychiatry.
• Preference for candidates skilled in acute stabilization and crisis management.

Responsibilities

• Acute psychiatric stabilization.
• Crisis intervention.
• Managing medication withdrawal.
• Delivering comprehensive mental health services.

Skills

Crisis management

Acute stabilization

Patient assessment

Job description

This role involves providing psychiatric care in correctional facilities, including jails and juvenile detention centers, primarily for adults and adolescents across multiple sessions.

Responsibilities

• acute psychiatric stabilization
• managing medication withdrawal
• crisis intervention
• delivering comprehensive mental health services

Contract & Hours

temporary to permanent opportunity with flexible scheduling, typically involving four days per week with varied hours.

Qualifications

• experience in correctional healthcare or emergency psychiatry
• preference for candidates skilled in acute stabilization and crisis management

Key Duties

• patient assessment
• medication management
• crisis intervention
• stabilization of psychiatric conditions

Benefits

• negotiated pay
• weekly deposits
• complimentary housing and travel
• malpractice coverage
• assistance with credentialing and privileging

Pay

Hourly rates range from $185.00 to $220.00, based on experience and qualifications.

Support

Access to online portals and dedicated recruiters ensures streamlined process and support.

Ideal Candidates

organized, compassionate, and experienced in high-pressure psychiatric environments.