Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Integrity Locums; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician to provide critical inpatient care for patients facing acute mental health challenges such as depression and psychosis. This role offers a structured schedule with shifts from Monday to Friday, allowing for a balanced work-life dynamic. The ideal candidate will be licensed in California and possess a passion for mental health services. Join a supportive team in a county hospital setting where you can make a significant impact on patient care and recovery. This position promises both professional growth and the opportunity to contribute to a vital healthcare service.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold an active CA License and a dedicated CA DEA.
• Board certification is preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care for patients with acute mental health issues.
• Manage up to twelve patients during an eight-hour shift.

Skills

Psychiatric Care

Inpatient Care

Crisis Intervention

Clinical Psychiatry

Depression Treatment

Psychosis Management

Education

Active CA License

Board Certification (preferred)

Tools

MediTech

Job description

Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician at Integrity Locums summary :

The Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician role focuses on providing inpatient care for patients with acute mental health issues, including depression, mania, and psychosis, in a county hospital setting. The position requires a commitment of at least one month, with shifts of eight hours from Monday to Friday, and offers the possibility of weekend or holiday work. Candidates must hold an active CA License and a dedicated CA DEA, and board certification is preferred.

ASAP - ongoing for 3+ months

• 1 month Emergency privileges available

Could take up to 3 months if verifications aren't responsive

• Minimum one month commitment
• Shifts :
• Mon-Fri
• No call. Possible call option once hired and interested in being on call rotation
• May have the option to work some weekends or holidays if desired (not mandatory).
• Primary need is Mon-Fri, eight (8) hr / day
• Some flexibility if needed on exact start time
• Clinical Information :

Typical Cases : Acute inpatient hospitalization for depression, mania, and psychosis. Comorbid substance abuse is common.

• Specialty (Adult, C&A, Geriatric) : Adult / General (not excluding geriatric) - if wanting to help cover ED / CL - all / any ages are in the ED.
• Is Tele-psychiatry an option? No

Average length of stay : Avg stay is six (6) - seven (7) days.

• Mix of short stays (3 days), avg stays (1-2 weeks) and longer stays (SPMI with conservators).
• Who does the history & physicals? : An NP supervised by FP / IM.
• Total beds : 18
• Number of patients the doctor will round on :

Up to twelve (12) for an eight (8) hour day.

• Facility type (non-profit, profit, CMH, state, etc.) :

County hospital

• EMR : MediTech
• NP supervision? No
• Are there other Psychiatrists on staff? :

Yes. The service ED, CL, Inpatient is designed for three (3) Docs to cover the hospital each day Mon-Fri.

• Each will work an eight (8) hour shift. The service can also be managed by two (2) Docs each working twelve (12) hour days if family, medical, and personal needs result in being short staffed.
• Required :

Active CA License and dedicated CA DEA

Keywords :

Psychiatric Physician, Mental Health, Inpatient Care, Depression Treatment, Psychosis, Clinical Psychiatry, Healthcare, California Physician, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Services

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