Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Dublin, California

LocumTenens.com; Friant (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a psychiatrist to provide full-time inpatient psychiatric services for adults in a correctional setting in Dublin, CA. The assignment runs ASAP and ongoing, with day shifts from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM and a 40-hour workweek.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, ongoing follow-up visits, and clinical documentation in Clinicians Gateway. There is no required call coverage and support staff are available on-site to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Full-time inpatient psychiatric services for adults in a correctional setting.
• Clinician will conduct initial assessments and provide follow-up care.
• Documentation is performed in Clinicians Gateway; no on-call required.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time inpatient psychiatric care for adults in a correctional facility.
• Perform initial evaluations and ongoing treatment planning.
• Document clinical encounters in the Clinicians Gateway system.

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-223465-MD-CA
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type:Day Shift
• Assignment Type:Inpatient
• Call Required:Negotiable
• Board Certification Required:Negotiable
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This community mental health facility provides psychiatric services to an adult population within a correctional setting, seeking a locum tenens psychiatrist for clinical service delivery. The facility maintains established operational structures, including dedicated psychiatry services staff, to support continuity of care and administrative function. Support staff are available on-site to assist with clinical operations throughout the assignment.

About the Facility Location

Dublin is a family-oriented city in the Bay Area with community hubs such as Emerald Glen Park and Dublin Heritage Park and Museums serving as central gathering points for residents. The city hosts a range of community events, including an annual festival featuring live music across multiple stages, multicultural performances, and family activities. The evening scene tends toward a relaxed pace, with local restaurants and pubs offering a lower-key alternative to venues in neighboring cities.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians in this role will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric services for an adult population within a correctional setting, working day shifts totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Shifts run from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM in 8- or 10-hour increments. Clinical responsibilities include conducting initial psychiatric assessments and providing ongoing follow-up visits for the adult inpatient population. Clinical documentation is maintained through Clinicians Gateway. No call coverage is required for this assignment.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:0
• Support Staff:yes
• Patient Population:Adults
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:No
• Government:No
• Shift Hours:Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated:Adult inpatient psychiatric conditions within a correctional setting
• Average Length of Stay:Variable
• Census:Variable