Psychiatry Physician

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 256,000 - 364,000; Part time

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Psychiatrist to provide direct patient care in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings. The role focuses on evaluating psychiatric health and medical needs and formulating a treatment plan.

The contractor will develop and implement treatment strategies, coordinate with medical staff, and ensure compliance with professional standards. This is a contract, part-time position offering flexible scheduling within healthcare facilities.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency.
• Board certification or eligibility by ABPN.
• Active medical license to practice in the state.
• Active DEA and DPS numbers.
• Current CPR certification if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings.
• Evaluate psychiatric health and medical needs of patients.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for patients.
• Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals as required.

Skills

Direct patient care

Evaluation & diagnosis

Treatment planning

Education

MD/DO

ACGME Psychiatry Residency

ABPN Board Certification/Eligibility

Licensed to practice medicine

Active DEA & DPS

CPR certification

Job description

The Psychiatrist provides direct patient care to patients in in-patient and out-patient psychiatric/behavioral health settings. The Psychiatrist is responsible for the evaluation of psychiatric health and medical needs as well as developing and implementing a plan to treat the patients in their care.

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited Medical School with a Doctorate's degree in Medicine (MD/DO) is required. Successful completion of a psychiatric residency approved by the Accreditation Council of on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or equivalent body

• Licensed to practice medicine in the state of practice as required. Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

• Active DEA and DPS numbers are required

• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

• Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Job Category: Physician

Job Function: Physician | Psychiatry | Psychiatry

Job Type: Contract - Part Time

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0727

Contract Duration: 52

Pay Rate: $225 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-10-22T15:10:41